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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.24, 12,380.92 and 6,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.24, 12,380.92 and 6,059.66 is: 9,081.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.24 : 12,380.92 = 6,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.24/12,380.92 = 6,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.24x = 12,380.92 × 6,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.24x = 75,024,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,024,088.63/8,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.46

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