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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.74, 12,085.73 and 6,300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.74, 12,085.73 and 6,300.29 is: 9,447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.74 : 12,085.73 = 6,300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.74/12,085.73 = 6,300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.74x = 12,085.73 × 6,300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.74x = 76,143,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,143,535.56/8,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.39

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