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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.33, 12,144.35 and 6,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.33, 12,144.35 and 6,252.67 is: 9,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.33 : 12,144.35 = 6,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.33/12,144.35 = 6,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.33x = 12,144.35 × 6,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.33x = 75,934,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,934,581.65/8,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.63

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