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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.22, 12,159.32 and 6,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.22, 12,159.32 and 6,260.02 is: 9,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.22 : 12,159.32 = 6,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.22/12,159.32 = 6,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.22x = 12,159.32 × 6,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.22x = 76,117,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,117,632.43/8,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.03

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