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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.53, 12,131.89 and 6,236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.53, 12,131.89 and 6,236.86 is: 9,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.53 : 12,131.89 = 6,236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.53/12,131.89 = 6,236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.53x = 12,131.89 × 6,236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.53x = 75,664,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,664,899.47/8,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.73

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