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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.32, 11,940.36 and 6,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.32, 11,940.36 and 6,001.24 is: 8,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.32 : 11,940.36 = 6,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.32/11,940.36 = 6,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.32x = 11,940.36 × 6,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.32x = 71,656,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,656,966.05/8,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.74

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