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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.62, 12,120.21 and 6,133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.62, 12,120.21 and 6,133.72 is: 9,194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.62 : 12,120.21 = 6,133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.62/12,120.21 = 6,133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.62x = 12,120.21 × 6,133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.62x = 74,341,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,341,943.81/8,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.35

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