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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.24, 12,204.50 and 6,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.24, 12,204.50 and 6,082.70 is: 9,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.24 : 12,204.50 = 6,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.24/12,204.50 = 6,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.24x = 12,204.50 × 6,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.24x = 74,236,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,236,312.15/8,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.21

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