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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.10, 12,562.71 and 6,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.10, 12,562.71 and 6,035.74 is: 9,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.10 : 12,562.71 = 6,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.10/12,562.71 = 6,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.10x = 12,562.71 × 6,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.10x = 75,825,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825,266.50/8,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.82

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