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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.24, 12,543.39 and 6,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.24, 12,543.39 and 6,017.18 is: 9,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.24 : 12,543.39 = 6,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.24/12,543.39 = 6,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.24x = 12,543.39 × 6,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.24x = 75,475,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,475,772.72/8,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.63

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