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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.53, 12,074.39 and 6,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.53, 12,074.39 and 6,286.59 is: 9,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.53 : 12,074.39 = 6,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.53/12,074.39 = 6,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.53x = 12,074.39 × 6,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.53x = 75,906,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,906,708.00/8,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.48

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