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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.37, 12,081.69 and 6,203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.37, 12,081.69 and 6,203.82 is: 9,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.37 : 12,081.69 = 6,203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.37/12,081.69 = 6,203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.37x = 12,081.69 × 6,203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.37x = 74,952,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952,630.06/8,066.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.99

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