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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.28, 12,356.16 and 6,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.28, 12,356.16 and 6,063.52 is: 9,075.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.28 : 12,356.16 = 6,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.28/12,356.16 = 6,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.28x = 12,356.16 × 6,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.28x = 74,921,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,921,823.28/8,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.62

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