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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.28, 12,351.66 and 6,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.28, 12,351.66 and 6,060.60 is: 9,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.28 : 12,351.66 = 6,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.28/12,351.66 = 6,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.28x = 12,351.66 × 6,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.28x = 74,858,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,858,470.60/8,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.25

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