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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.24, 12,207.50 and 6,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.24, 12,207.50 and 6,084.70 is: 9,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.24 : 12,207.50 = 6,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.24/12,207.50 = 6,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.24x = 12,207.50 × 6,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.24x = 74,278,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,278,975.25/8,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.20

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