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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.54, 12,058.22 and 6,380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.54, 12,058.22 and 6,380.29 is: 9,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.54 : 12,058.22 = 6,380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.54/12,058.22 = 6,380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.54x = 12,058.22 × 6,380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.54x = 76,934,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,934,878.44/8,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.30

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