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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.05, 12,524.33 and 6,144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.05, 12,524.33 and 6,144.27 is: 9,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.05 : 12,524.33 = 6,144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.05/12,524.33 = 6,144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.05x = 12,524.33 × 6,144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.05x = 76,952,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,952,938.99/8,356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.25

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