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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.30, 12,089.46 and 6,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.30, 12,089.46 and 6,772.30 is: 10,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.30 : 12,089.46 = 6,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.30/12,089.46 = 6,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.30x = 12,089.46 × 6,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.30x = 81,873,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,873,449.96/8,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.55

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