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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.50, 12,388.80 and 6,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.50, 12,388.80 and 6,064.92 is: 9,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.50 : 12,388.80 = 6,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.50/12,388.80 = 6,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.50x = 12,388.80 × 6,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.50x = 75,137,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,137,080.90/8,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.35

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