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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.43, 12,120.46 and 6,114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.43, 12,120.46 and 6,114.83 is: 9,155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.43 : 12,120.46 = 6,114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.43/12,120.46 = 6,114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.43x = 12,120.46 × 6,114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.43x = 74,114,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,114,544.91/8,095.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.11

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