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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.34, 12,069.64 and 6,071.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.34, 12,069.64 and 6,071.61 is: 9,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.34 : 12,069.64 = 6,071.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.34/12,069.64 = 6,071.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.34x = 12,069.64 × 6,071.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.34x = 73,282,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282,146.92/8,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.73

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