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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.44, 12,124.38 and 6,798.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.44, 12,124.38 and 6,798.44 is: 10,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.44 : 12,124.38 = 6,798.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.44/12,124.38 = 6,798.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.44x = 12,124.38 × 6,798.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.44x = 82,426,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426,869.97/8,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.15

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