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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.13, 12,080.97 and 6,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.13, 12,080.97 and 6,103.26 is: 8,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.13 : 12,080.97 = 6,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.13/12,080.97 = 6,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.13x = 12,080.97 × 6,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.13x = 73,733,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,733,300.96/8,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.32

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