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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.44, 12,240.96 and 6,082.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.44, 12,240.96 and 6,082.84 is: 9,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.44 : 12,240.96 = 6,082.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.44/12,240.96 = 6,082.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.44x = 12,240.96 × 6,082.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.44x = 74,459,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,459,801.13/8,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.90

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