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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.60, 12,260.22 and 6,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.60, 12,260.22 and 6,119.96 is: 9,151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.60 : 12,260.22 = 6,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.60/12,260.22 = 6,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.60x = 12,260.22 × 6,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.60x = 75,032,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032,055.99/8,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.81

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