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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.20, 12,385.92 and 6,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.20, 12,385.92 and 6,083.52 is: 9,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.20 : 12,385.92 = 6,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.20/12,385.92 = 6,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.20x = 12,385.92 × 6,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.20x = 75,349,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,349,992.04/8,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.52

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