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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.48, 12,388.78 and 6,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.48, 12,388.78 and 6,064.90 is: 9,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.48 : 12,388.78 = 6,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.48/12,388.78 = 6,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.48x = 12,388.78 × 6,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.48x = 75,136,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,136,711.82/8,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.32

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