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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.55, 12,146.32 and 6,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.55, 12,146.32 and 6,251.36 is: 9,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.55 : 12,146.32 = 6,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.55/12,146.32 = 6,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.55x = 12,146.32 × 6,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.55x = 75,930,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,930,958.26/8,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.03

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