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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.18, 12,375.35 and 6,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.18, 12,375.35 and 6,060.80 is: 9,095.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.18 : 12,375.35 = 6,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.18/12,375.35 = 6,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.18x = 12,375.35 × 6,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.18x = 75,004,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,004,521.28/8,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.67

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