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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.13, 12,085.91 and 6,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.13, 12,085.91 and 6,849.91 is: 10,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.13 : 12,085.91 = 6,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.13/12,085.91 = 6,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.13x = 12,085.91 × 6,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.13x = 82,787,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,787,301.09/8,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.80

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