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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.10, 12,281.55 and 6,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.10, 12,281.55 and 6,106.30 is: 9,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.10 : 12,281.55 = 6,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.10/12,281.55 = 6,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.10x = 12,281.55 × 6,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.10x = 74,994,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,994,828.77/8,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.06

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