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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.41, 12,209.75 and 6,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.41, 12,209.75 and 6,009.37 is: 9,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.41 : 12,209.75 = 6,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.41/12,209.75 = 6,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.41x = 12,209.75 × 6,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.41x = 73,372,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,372,867.32/8,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.35

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