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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.94, 12,379.68 and 6,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.94, 12,379.68 and 6,076.22 is: 9,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.94 : 12,379.68 = 6,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.94/12,379.68 = 6,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.94x = 12,379.68 × 6,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.94x = 75,221,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,221,659.21/8,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.49

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