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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.27, 12,077.86 and 6,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.27, 12,077.86 and 6,083.23 is: 9,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.27 : 12,077.86 = 6,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.27/12,077.86 = 6,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.27x = 12,077.86 × 6,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.27x = 73,472,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,472,400.29/8,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.51

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