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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.08, 12,186.90 and 6,288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.08, 12,186.90 and 6,288.74 is: 9,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.08 : 12,186.90 = 6,288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.08/12,186.90 = 6,288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.08x = 12,186.90 × 6,288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.08x = 76,640,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,640,245.51/8,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.27

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