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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.96, 12,067.47 and 6,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.96, 12,067.47 and 6,282.02 is: 9,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.96 : 12,067.47 = 6,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.96/12,067.47 = 6,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.96x = 12,067.47 × 6,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.96x = 75,808,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,808,134.68/8,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.58

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