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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.28, 12,125.52 and 6,232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.28, 12,125.52 and 6,232.61 is: 9,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.28 : 12,125.52 = 6,232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.28/12,125.52 = 6,232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.28x = 12,125.52 × 6,232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.28x = 75,573,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573,576.58/8,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.36

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