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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.31, 12,000.08 and 6,249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.31, 12,000.08 and 6,249.14 is: 9,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.31 : 12,000.08 = 6,249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.31/12,000.08 = 6,249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.31x = 12,000.08 × 6,249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.31x = 74,990,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,990,179.93/8,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.05

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