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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.49, 12,191.38 and 6,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.49, 12,191.38 and 6,073.94 is: 9,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.49 : 12,191.38 = 6,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.49/12,191.38 = 6,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.49x = 12,191.38 × 6,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.49x = 74,049,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049,725.93/8,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.08

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