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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.02, 12,109.92 and 6,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.02, 12,109.92 and 6,225.72 is: 9,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.02 : 12,109.92 = 6,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.02/12,109.92 = 6,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.02x = 12,109.92 × 6,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.02x = 75,392,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,392,971.14/8,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.19

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