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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.24, 12,065.94 and 6,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.24, 12,065.94 and 6,051 is: 9,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.24 : 12,065.94 = 6,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.24/12,065.94 = 6,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.24x = 12,065.94 × 6,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.24x = 73,011,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,011,002.94/8,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.04

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