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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.75, 12,190.25 and 6,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.75, 12,190.25 and 6,073.17 is: 9,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.75 : 12,190.25 = 6,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.75/12,190.25 = 6,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.75x = 12,190.25 × 6,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.75x = 74,033,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,033,430.23/8,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.91

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