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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.53, 12,075.89 and 6,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.53, 12,075.89 and 6,287.59 is: 9,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.53 : 12,075.89 = 6,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.53/12,075.89 = 6,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.53x = 12,075.89 × 6,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.53x = 75,928,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,928,245.21/8,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.98

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