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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.74, 12,349.71 and 6,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.74, 12,349.71 and 6,030.21 is: 9,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.74 : 12,349.71 = 6,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.74/12,349.71 = 6,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.74x = 12,349.71 × 6,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.74x = 74,471,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,471,344.74/8,227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.25

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