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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.74, 12,381.67 and 6,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.74, 12,381.67 and 6,060.16 is: 9,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.74 : 12,381.67 = 6,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.74/12,381.67 = 6,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.74x = 12,381.67 × 6,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.74x = 75,034,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034,809.06/8,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.21

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