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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.77, 12,151.01 and 6,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.77, 12,151.01 and 6,117.39 is: 9,186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.77 : 12,151.01 = 6,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.77/12,151.01 = 6,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.77x = 12,151.01 × 6,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.77x = 74,332,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,332,482.36/8,091.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.19

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