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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.10, 12,278.55 and 6,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.10, 12,278.55 and 6,104.30 is: 9,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.10 : 12,278.55 = 6,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.10/12,278.55 = 6,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.10x = 12,278.55 × 6,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.10x = 74,951,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951,952.77/8,194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.06

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