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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.22, 12,075.41 and 6,287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.22, 12,075.41 and 6,287.27 is: 9,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.22 : 12,075.41 = 6,287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.22/12,075.41 = 6,287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.22x = 12,075.41 × 6,287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.22x = 75,921,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921,271.22/8,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.48

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