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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.75, 12,094.85 and 6,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.75, 12,094.85 and 6,227.38 is: 9,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.75 : 12,094.85 = 6,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.75/12,094.85 = 6,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.75x = 12,094.85 × 6,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.75x = 75,319,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,319,257.68/8,071.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.22

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