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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.08, 12,140.97 and 6,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.08, 12,140.97 and 6,250.42 is: 9,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.08 : 12,140.97 = 6,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.08/12,140.97 = 6,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.08x = 12,140.97 × 6,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.08x = 75,886,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,886,161.71/8,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.26

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