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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.84, 12,417.81 and 6,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.84, 12,417.81 and 6,094.32 is: 9,144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.84 : 12,417.81 = 6,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.84/12,417.81 = 6,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.84x = 12,417.81 × 6,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.84x = 75,678,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,678,107.84/8,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.46

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