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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.28, 12,281.16 and 6,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.28, 12,281.16 and 6,013.48 is: 9,000.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.28 : 12,281.16 = 6,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.28/12,281.16 = 6,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.28x = 12,281.16 × 6,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.28x = 73,852,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,852,510.04/8,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.61

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