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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.69, 12,071.56 and 6,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.69, 12,071.56 and 6,284.76 is: 9,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.69 : 12,071.56 = 6,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.69/12,071.56 = 6,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.69x = 12,071.56 × 6,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.69x = 75,866,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,866,789.21/8,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.67

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