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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.64, 12,835.89 and 6,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.64, 12,835.89 and 6,033.30 is: 9,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.64 : 12,835.89 = 6,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.64/12,835.89 = 6,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.64x = 12,835.89 × 6,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.64x = 77,442,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,442,775.14/8,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.66

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