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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.18, 12,387.36 and 6,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.18, 12,387.36 and 6,068.80 is: 9,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.18 : 12,387.36 = 6,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.18/12,387.36 = 6,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.18x = 12,387.36 × 6,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.18x = 75,176,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,176,410.37/8,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.68

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