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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.08, 12,139.47 and 6,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.08, 12,139.47 and 6,249.42 is: 9,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.08 : 12,139.47 = 6,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.08/12,139.47 = 6,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.08x = 12,139.47 × 6,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.08x = 75,864,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,864,646.61/8,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.76

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