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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.23, 12,233.84 and 6,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.23, 12,233.84 and 6,090.80 is: 9,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.23 : 12,233.84 = 6,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.23/12,233.84 = 6,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.23x = 12,233.84 × 6,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.23x = 74,513,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,513,781.05/8,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.51

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