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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.44, 12,212.37 and 6,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.44, 12,212.37 and 6,063.93 is: 9,090.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.44 : 12,212.37 = 6,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.44/12,212.37 = 6,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.44x = 12,212.37 × 6,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.44x = 74,054,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,054,956.81/8,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.47

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