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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.64, 12,094.66 and 6,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.64, 12,094.66 and 6,227.27 is: 9,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.64 : 12,094.66 = 6,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.64/12,094.66 = 6,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.64x = 12,094.66 × 6,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.64x = 75,316,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,316,713.38/8,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.03

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