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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.68, 12,292.31 and 6,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.68, 12,292.31 and 6,038.55 is: 8,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.68 : 12,292.31 = 6,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.68/12,292.31 = 6,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.68x = 12,292.31 × 6,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.68x = 74,227,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,227,709.68/8,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.06

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