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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.55, 12,143.32 and 6,249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.55, 12,143.32 and 6,249.35 is: 9,374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.55 : 12,143.32 = 6,249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.55/12,143.32 = 6,249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.55x = 12,143.32 × 6,249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.55x = 75,887,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,887,871.58/8,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.03

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