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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.78, 12,124.77 and 6,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.78, 12,124.77 and 6,232.11 is: 9,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.78 : 12,124.77 = 6,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.78/12,124.77 = 6,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.78x = 12,124.77 × 6,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.78x = 75,562,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562,839.74/8,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.61

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