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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.46, 12,079.89 and 6,302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.46, 12,079.89 and 6,302.29 is: 9,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.46 : 12,079.89 = 6,302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.46/12,079.89 = 6,302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.46x = 12,079.89 × 6,302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.46x = 76,130,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,130,969.95/8,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.82

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