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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.32, 13,264.14 and 6,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.32, 13,264.14 and 6,027.24 is: 9,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.32 : 13,264.14 = 6,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.32/13,264.14 = 6,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.32x = 13,264.14 × 6,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.32x = 79,946,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,946,155.17/8,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.45

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