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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.25, 12,027.89 and 6,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.25, 12,027.89 and 6,062.04 is: 8,362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.25 : 12,027.89 = 6,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.25/12,027.89 = 6,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.25x = 12,027.89 × 6,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.25x = 72,913,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,913,565.45/8,719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.37

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