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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.17, 12,145.76 and 6,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.17, 12,145.76 and 6,250.98 is: 9,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.17 : 12,145.76 = 6,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.17/12,145.76 = 6,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.17x = 12,145.76 × 6,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.17x = 75,922,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,922,902.84/8,097.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.47

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