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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.58, 12,138.21 and 6,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.58, 12,138.21 and 6,610.38 is: 9,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.58 : 12,138.21 = 6,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.58/12,138.21 = 6,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.58x = 12,138.21 × 6,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.58x = 80,238,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238,180.62/8,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.84

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