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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.77, 12,081.69 and 6,296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.77, 12,081.69 and 6,296.42 is: 9,443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.77 : 12,081.69 = 6,296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.77/12,081.69 = 6,296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.77x = 12,081.69 × 6,296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.77x = 76,071,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,071,334.14/8,055.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.09

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