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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.94, 12,381.18 and 6,077.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.94, 12,381.18 and 6,077.22 is: 9,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.94 : 12,381.18 = 6,077.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.94/12,381.18 = 6,077.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.94x = 12,381.18 × 6,077.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.94x = 75,243,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243,154.72/8,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.99

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