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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.64, 12,565.92 and 6,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.64, 12,565.92 and 6,045.36 is: 9,050.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.64 : 12,565.92 = 6,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.64/12,565.92 = 6,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.64x = 12,565.92 × 6,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.64x = 75,965,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,965,510.13/8,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.37

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