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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.47, 12,218.04 and 6,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.47, 12,218.04 and 6,066.09 is: 9,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.47 : 12,218.04 = 6,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.47/12,218.04 = 6,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.47x = 12,218.04 × 6,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.47x = 74,115,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,115,730.26/8,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.17

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