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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.15, 11,996.31 and 6,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.15, 11,996.31 and 6,268.63 is: 9,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.15 : 11,996.31 = 6,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.15/11,996.31 = 6,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.15x = 11,996.31 × 6,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.15x = 75,200,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200,397.41/8,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.48

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