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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.15, 12,069.85 and 4,157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.15, 12,069.85 and 4,157.35 is: 6,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.15 : 12,069.85 = 4,157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.15/12,069.85 = 4,157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.15x = 12,069.85 × 4,157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.15x = 50,178,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178,586.22/8,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.75

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