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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.59, 12,417.48 and 6,093.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.59, 12,417.48 and 6,093.99 is: 9,144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.59 : 12,417.48 = 6,093.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.59/12,417.48 = 6,093.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.59x = 12,417.48 × 6,093.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.59x = 75,671,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,671,998.95/8,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.00

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