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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.60, 12,049.74 and 6,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.60, 12,049.74 and 6,302.60 is: 9,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.60 : 12,049.74 = 6,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.60/12,049.74 = 6,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.60x = 12,049.74 × 6,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.60x = 75,944,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,944,691.32/8,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.91

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