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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.52, 12,114.31 and 6,300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.52, 12,114.31 and 6,300.88 is: 9,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.52 : 12,114.31 = 6,300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.52/12,114.31 = 6,300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.52x = 12,114.31 × 6,300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.52x = 76,330,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,330,813.59/8,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.19

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