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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.38, 12,086.28 and 6,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.38, 12,086.28 and 6,850.16 is: 10,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.38 : 12,086.28 = 6,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.38/12,086.28 = 6,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.38x = 12,086.28 × 6,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.38x = 82,792,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,792,874.25/8,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.18

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