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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.40, 12,250.80 and 6,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.40, 12,250.80 and 6,085.60 is: 9,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.40 : 12,250.80 = 6,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.40/12,250.80 = 6,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.40x = 12,250.80 × 6,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.40x = 74,553,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,553,468.48/8,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.24

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