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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.16, 12,510.72 and 6,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.16, 12,510.72 and 6,032.64 is: 9,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.16 : 12,510.72 = 6,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.16/12,510.72 = 6,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.16x = 12,510.72 × 6,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.16x = 75,472,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472,669.90/8,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.64

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