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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.32, 12,508.56 and 6,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.32, 12,508.56 and 6,049.44 is: 9,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.32 : 12,508.56 = 6,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.32/12,508.56 = 6,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.32x = 12,508.56 × 6,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.32x = 75,669,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,669,783.21/8,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.40

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