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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.05, 12,145.58 and 6,250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.05, 12,145.58 and 6,250.86 is: 9,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.05 : 12,145.58 = 6,250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.05/12,145.58 = 6,250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.05x = 12,145.58 × 6,250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.05x = 75,920,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920,288.94/8,097.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.30

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