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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.68, 12,547.91 and 6,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.68, 12,547.91 and 6,033.39 is: 9,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.68 : 12,547.91 = 6,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.68/12,547.91 = 6,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.68x = 12,547.91 × 6,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.68x = 75,706,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,706,402.74/8,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.37

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