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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.40, 12,071.10 and 6,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.40, 12,071.10 and 6,103.40 is: 9,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.40 : 12,071.10 = 6,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.40/12,071.10 = 6,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.40x = 12,071.10 × 6,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.40x = 73,674,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,674,751.74/8,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.10

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