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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.64, 12,097.66 and 6,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.64, 12,097.66 and 6,229.28 is: 9,334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.64 : 12,097.66 = 6,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.64/12,097.66 = 6,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.64x = 12,097.66 × 6,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.64x = 75,359,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,359,711.48/8,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.04

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