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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.44, 12,125.88 and 6,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.44, 12,125.88 and 6,799.44 is: 10,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.44 : 12,125.88 = 6,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.44/12,125.88 = 6,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.44x = 12,125.88 × 6,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.44x = 82,449,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,449,193.51/8,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.65

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