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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.96, 12,065.67 and 6,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.96, 12,065.67 and 6,297.29 is: 9,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.96 : 12,065.67 = 6,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.96/12,065.67 = 6,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.96x = 12,065.67 × 6,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.96x = 75,980,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,980,962.71/8,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.16

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