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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.66, 12,388.04 and 6,053.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.66, 12,388.04 and 6,053.16 is: 9,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.66 : 12,388.04 = 6,053.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.66/12,388.04 = 6,053.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.66x = 12,388.04 × 6,053.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.66x = 74,986,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,986,788.21/8,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.70

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