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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.06, 12,229.12 and 6,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.06, 12,229.12 and 6,070.96 is: 9,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.06 : 12,229.12 = 6,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.06/12,229.12 = 6,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.06x = 12,229.12 × 6,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.06x = 74,242,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242,498.36/8,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.16

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