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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.24, 12,307.23 and 6,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.24, 12,307.23 and 6,001.44 is: 9,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.24 : 12,307.23 = 6,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.24/12,307.23 = 6,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.24x = 12,307.23 × 6,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.24x = 73,861,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,861,102.41/8,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.29

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