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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.31, 12,004.58 and 6,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.31, 12,004.58 and 6,252.14 is: 9,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.31 : 12,004.58 = 6,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.31/12,004.58 = 6,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.31x = 12,004.58 × 6,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.31x = 75,054,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,054,314.80/8,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.54

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