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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.45, 12,312.68 and 6,021.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.45, 12,312.68 and 6,021.45 is: 9,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.45 : 12,312.68 = 6,021.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.45/12,312.68 = 6,021.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.45x = 12,312.68 × 6,021.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.45x = 74,140,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140,156.88/8,208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.18

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