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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294, 12,447.01 and 6,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294, 12,447.01 and 6,219.59 is: 9,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294 : 12,447.01 = 6,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294/12,447.01 = 6,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294x = 12,447.01 × 6,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294x = 77,415,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,415,298.93/8,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.89

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