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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.88, 12,053.98 and 6,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.88, 12,053.98 and 6,185.28 is: 9,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.88 : 12,053.98 = 6,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.88/12,053.98 = 6,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.88x = 12,053.98 × 6,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.88x = 74,557,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,557,241.41/8,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.21

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