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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.54, 12,074.35 and 6,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.54, 12,074.35 and 6,286.62 is: 9,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.54 : 12,074.35 = 6,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.54/12,074.35 = 6,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.54x = 12,074.35 × 6,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.54x = 75,906,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,906,850.20/8,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.48

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