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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.53, 12,258.39 and 6,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.53, 12,258.39 and 6,093.69 is: 9,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.53 : 12,258.39 = 6,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.53/12,258.39 = 6,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.53x = 12,258.39 × 6,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.53x = 74,698,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698,828.56/8,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.60

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