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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.09, 12,145.41 and 6,792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.09, 12,145.41 and 6,792.12 is: 10,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.09 : 12,145.41 = 6,792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.09/12,145.41 = 6,792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.09x = 12,145.41 × 6,792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.09x = 82,493,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493,082.17/8,100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.22

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