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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.24, 12,067.44 and 6,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.24, 12,067.44 and 6,052 is: 9,058.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.24 : 12,067.44 = 6,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.24/12,067.44 = 6,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.24x = 12,067.44 × 6,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.24x = 73,032,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032,146.88/8,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.54

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