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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.40, 12,080.10 and 6,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.40, 12,080.10 and 6,109.40 is: 9,164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.40 : 12,080.10 = 6,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.40/12,080.10 = 6,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.40x = 12,080.10 × 6,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.40x = 73,802,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,802,162.94/8,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.10

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