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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.16, 12,082.36 and 6,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.16, 12,082.36 and 6,108.24 is: 9,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.16 : 12,082.36 = 6,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.16/12,082.36 = 6,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.16x = 12,082.36 × 6,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.16x = 73,801,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801,954.65/8,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.12

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