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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.34, 12,418.56 and 6,094.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.34, 12,418.56 and 6,094.82 is: 9,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.34 : 12,418.56 = 6,094.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.34/12,418.56 = 6,094.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.34x = 12,418.56 × 6,094.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.34x = 75,688,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,688,825.77/8,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.20

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