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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.40, 12,137.40 and 6,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.40, 12,137.40 and 6,340.80 is: 9,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.40 : 12,137.40 = 6,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.40/12,137.40 = 6,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.40x = 12,137.40 × 6,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.40x = 76,960,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,960,825.92/8,090.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.61

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