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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.73, 12,162.28 and 6,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.73, 12,162.28 and 6,266.04 is: 9,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.73 : 12,162.28 = 6,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.73/12,162.28 = 6,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.73x = 12,162.28 × 6,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.73x = 76,209,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,209,301.64/8,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.23

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