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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.77, 12,130.87 and 6,112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.77, 12,130.87 and 6,112.01 is: 9,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.77 : 12,130.87 = 6,112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.77/12,130.87 = 6,112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.77x = 12,130.87 × 6,112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.77x = 74,144,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,144,025.08/8,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.36

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