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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.90, 11,995.93 and 6,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.90, 11,995.93 and 6,268.38 is: 9,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.90 : 11,995.93 = 6,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.90/11,995.93 = 6,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.90x = 11,995.93 × 6,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.90x = 75,195,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,195,047.69/8,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.11

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