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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.67, 12,366.57 and 6,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.67, 12,366.57 and 6,050.09 is: 9,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.67 : 12,366.57 = 6,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.67/12,366.57 = 6,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.67x = 12,366.57 × 6,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.67x = 74,818,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818,915.10/8,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.12

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