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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.21, 12,027.50 and 6,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.21, 12,027.50 and 6,167.62 is: 9,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.21 : 12,027.50 = 6,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.21/12,027.50 = 6,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.21x = 12,027.50 × 6,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.21x = 74,181,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,181,049.55/8,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.75

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