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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.36, 12,382.88 and 6,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.36, 12,382.88 and 6,061.92 is: 9,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.36 : 12,382.88 = 6,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.36/12,382.88 = 6,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.36x = 12,382.88 × 6,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.36x = 75,064,027.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,064,027.93/8,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.96

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