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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.71, 12,066.79 and 6,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.71, 12,066.79 and 6,298.04 is: 9,436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.71 : 12,066.79 = 6,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.71/12,066.79 = 6,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.71x = 12,066.79 × 6,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.71x = 75,997,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,997,126.09/8,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.29

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