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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.09, 12,067.72 and 6,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.09, 12,067.72 and 6,097.88 is: 8,405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.09 : 12,067.72 = 6,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.09/12,067.72 = 6,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.09x = 12,067.72 × 6,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.09x = 73,587,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,587,508.43/8,755.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.11

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