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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.35, 13,241.14 and 6,052.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.35, 13,241.14 and 6,052.23 is: 9,073.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.35 : 13,241.14 = 6,052.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.35/13,241.14 = 6,052.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.35x = 13,241.14 × 6,052.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.35x = 80,138,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,138,409.61/8,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.28

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