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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.88, 12,039.90 and 6,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.88, 12,039.90 and 6,315.88 is: 9,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.88 : 12,039.90 = 6,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.88/12,039.90 = 6,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.88x = 12,039.90 × 6,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.88x = 76,042,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,042,563.61/8,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.47

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