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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.32, 13,259.64 and 6,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.32, 13,259.64 and 6,024.24 is: 9,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.32 : 13,259.64 = 6,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.32/13,259.64 = 6,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.32x = 13,259.64 × 6,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.32x = 79,879,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,879,253.67/8,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.95

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