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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.82, 12,128.69 and 6,937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.82, 12,128.69 and 6,937.30 is: 10,387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.82 : 12,128.69 = 6,937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.82/12,128.69 = 6,937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.82x = 12,128.69 × 6,937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.82x = 84,140,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,140,361.14/8,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.93

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