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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.09, 12,132.83 and 6,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.09, 12,132.83 and 6,113.33 is: 9,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.09 : 12,132.83 = 6,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.09/12,132.83 = 6,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.09x = 12,132.83 × 6,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.09x = 74,172,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,172,039.24/8,097.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.33

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