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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.08, 12,143.97 and 6,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.08, 12,143.97 and 6,252.42 is: 9,369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.08 : 12,143.97 = 6,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.08/12,143.97 = 6,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.08x = 12,143.97 × 6,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.08x = 75,929,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,929,200.91/8,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.26

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