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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.28, 12,360.66 and 6,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.28, 12,360.66 and 6,066.52 is: 9,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.28 : 12,360.66 = 6,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.28/12,360.66 = 6,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.28x = 12,360.66 × 6,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.28x = 74,986,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,986,191.10/8,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.12

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