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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.99, 12,383.54 and 6,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.99, 12,383.54 and 6,061.41 is: 9,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.99 : 12,383.54 = 6,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.99/12,383.54 = 6,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.99x = 12,383.54 × 6,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.99x = 75,061,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061,713.19/8,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.09

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