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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.30, 12,508.65 and 6,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.30, 12,508.65 and 6,035.10 is: 9,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.30 : 12,508.65 = 6,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.30/12,508.65 = 6,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.30x = 12,508.65 × 6,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.30x = 75,490,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490,953.62/8,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.84

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