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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.08, 12,197.40 and 6,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.08, 12,197.40 and 6,295.74 is: 9,433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.08 : 12,197.40 = 6,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.08/12,197.40 = 6,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.08x = 12,197.40 × 6,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.08x = 76,791,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,791,659.08/8,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.77

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