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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.97, 12,282.78 and 6,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.97, 12,282.78 and 6,011.25 is: 8,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.97 : 12,282.78 = 6,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.97/12,282.78 = 6,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.97x = 12,282.78 × 6,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.97x = 73,834,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,834,799.86/8,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.51

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