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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.08, 12,168.47 and 6,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.08, 12,168.47 and 6,026.68 is: 9,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.08 : 12,168.47 = 6,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.08/12,168.47 = 6,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.08x = 12,168.47 × 6,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.08x = 73,335,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335,474.78/8,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.76

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