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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.28, 12,313.56 and 6,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.28, 12,313.56 and 6,061.08 is: 8,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.28 : 12,313.56 = 6,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.28/12,313.56 = 6,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.28x = 12,313.56 × 6,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.28x = 74,633,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633,472.24/8,933.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.54

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