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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.52, 12,234.54 and 6,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.52, 12,234.54 and 6,306 is: 9,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.52 : 12,234.54 = 6,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.52/12,234.54 = 6,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.52x = 12,234.54 × 6,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.52x = 77,151,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,151,009.24/8,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.92

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