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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.24, 12,401.46 and 6,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.24, 12,401.46 and 6,064.74 is: 9,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.24 : 12,401.46 = 6,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.24/12,401.46 = 6,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.24x = 12,401.46 × 6,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.24x = 75,211,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211,630.52/8,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.06

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