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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.88, 12,069.32 and 6,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.88, 12,069.32 and 6,062.44 is: 9,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.88 : 12,069.32 = 6,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.88/12,069.32 = 6,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.88x = 12,069.32 × 6,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.88x = 73,169,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,169,528.34/8,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.13

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