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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.24, 12,211.26 and 6,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.24, 12,211.26 and 6,051.88 is: 9,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.24 : 12,211.26 = 6,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.24/12,211.26 = 6,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.24x = 12,211.26 × 6,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.24x = 73,901,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,901,080.17/8,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.54

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