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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.36, 12,542.73 and 6,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.36, 12,542.73 and 6,033.34 is: 9,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.36 : 12,542.73 = 6,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.36/12,542.73 = 6,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.36x = 12,542.73 × 6,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.36x = 75,674,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,674,554.62/8,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.43

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