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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.54, 12,061.22 and 6,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.54, 12,061.22 and 6,382.28 is: 9,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.54 : 12,061.22 = 6,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.54/12,061.22 = 6,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.54x = 12,061.22 × 6,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.54x = 76,978,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,978,083.18/8,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.29

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