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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.40, 11,993.68 and 6,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.40, 11,993.68 and 6,266.88 is: 9,387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.40 : 11,993.68 = 6,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.40/11,993.68 = 6,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.40x = 11,993.68 × 6,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.40x = 75,162,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,162,953.32/8,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.86

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