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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.56, 12,222.72 and 6,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.56, 12,222.72 and 6,094.92 is: 9,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.56 : 12,222.72 = 6,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.56/12,222.72 = 6,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.56x = 12,222.72 × 6,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.56x = 74,496,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,496,500.58/8,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.33

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