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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.07, 12,071.49 and 6,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.07, 12,071.49 and 6,099 is: 8,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.07 : 12,071.49 = 6,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.07/12,071.49 = 6,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.07x = 12,071.49 × 6,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.07x = 73,624,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,624,017.51/8,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.11

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