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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.55, 12,144.82 and 6,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.55, 12,144.82 and 6,250.36 is: 9,375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.55 : 12,144.82 = 6,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.55/12,144.82 = 6,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.55x = 12,144.82 × 6,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.55x = 75,909,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,909,436.41/8,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.53

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