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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.05, 12,148.57 and 6,252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.05, 12,148.57 and 6,252.86 is: 9,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.05 : 12,148.57 = 6,252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.05/12,148.57 = 6,252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.05x = 12,148.57 × 6,252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.05x = 75,963,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,963,307.41/8,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.29

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