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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.49, 12,205.93 and 6,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.49, 12,205.93 and 6,055.69 is: 9,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.49 : 12,205.93 = 6,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.49/12,205.93 = 6,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.49x = 12,205.93 × 6,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.49x = 73,915,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,915,236.93/8,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.38

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