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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.44, 12,369.96 and 6,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.44, 12,369.96 and 6,069.72 is: 9,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.44 : 12,369.96 = 6,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.44/12,369.96 = 6,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.44x = 12,369.96 × 6,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.44x = 75,082,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,082,193.61/8,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.77

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