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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.26, 12,063.13 and 6,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.26, 12,063.13 and 6,188.84 is: 9,247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.26 : 12,063.13 = 6,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.26/12,063.13 = 6,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.26x = 12,063.13 × 6,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.26x = 74,656,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,656,728.89/8,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.41

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