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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.16, 12,080.86 and 6,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.16, 12,080.86 and 6,107.24 is: 9,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.16 : 12,080.86 = 6,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.16/12,080.86 = 6,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.16x = 12,080.86 × 6,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.16x = 73,780,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,780,711.43/8,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.62

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