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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.93, 12,122.17 and 6,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.93, 12,122.17 and 6,135.04 is: 9,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.93 : 12,122.17 = 6,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.93/12,122.17 = 6,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.93x = 12,122.17 × 6,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.93x = 74,369,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,369,997.84/8,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.32

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