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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.48, 11,998.87 and 6,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.48, 11,998.87 and 6,230.09 is: 9,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.48 : 11,998.87 = 6,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.48/11,998.87 = 6,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.48x = 11,998.87 × 6,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.48x = 74,754,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754,054.42/8,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.36

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