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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.04, 11,989.92 and 6,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.04, 11,989.92 and 6,238.22 is: 9,342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.04 : 11,989.92 = 6,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.04/11,989.92 = 6,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.04x = 11,989.92 × 6,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.04x = 74,795,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,795,722.19/8,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.41

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