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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.21, 12,029.00 and 6,168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.21, 12,029.00 and 6,168.62 is: 9,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.21 : 12,029.00 = 6,168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.21/12,029.00 = 6,168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.21x = 12,029.00 × 6,168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.21x = 74,202,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,202,238.99/8,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.24

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