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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.31, 11,998.58 and 6,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.31, 11,998.58 and 6,248.14 is: 9,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.31 : 11,998.58 = 6,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.31/11,998.58 = 6,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.31x = 11,998.58 × 6,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.31x = 74,968,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968,781.55/8,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.55

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