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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.44, 12,122.88 and 6,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.44, 12,122.88 and 6,797.44 is: 10,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.44 : 12,122.88 = 6,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.44/12,122.88 = 6,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.44x = 12,122.88 × 6,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.44x = 82,404,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,404,549.43/8,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.65

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