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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.06, 12,224.63 and 6,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.06, 12,224.63 and 6,067.96 is: 9,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.06 : 12,224.63 = 6,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.06/12,224.63 = 6,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.06x = 12,224.63 × 6,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.06x = 74,178,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,550.46/8,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.67

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