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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.48, 12,387.28 and 6,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.48, 12,387.28 and 6,063.90 is: 9,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.48 : 12,387.28 = 6,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.48/12,387.28 = 6,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.48x = 12,387.28 × 6,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.48x = 75,115,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,115,227.19/8,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.82

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