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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.24, 12,407.48 and 6,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.24, 12,407.48 and 6,068.76 is: 9,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.24 : 12,407.48 = 6,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.24/12,407.48 = 6,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.24x = 12,407.48 × 6,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.24x = 75,298,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,298,018.32/8,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.10

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