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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.51, 12,816.32 and 6,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.51, 12,816.32 and 6,035.38 is: 9,052.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.51 : 12,816.32 = 6,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.51/12,816.32 = 6,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.51x = 12,816.32 × 6,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.51x = 77,351,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,351,299.18/8,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.75

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