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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.58, 12,144.72 and 6,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.58, 12,144.72 and 6,252.92 is: 9,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.58 : 12,144.72 = 6,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.58/12,144.72 = 6,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.58x = 12,144.72 × 6,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.58x = 75,939,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,939,962.58/8,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.01

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