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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.91, 12,132.46 and 6,237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.91, 12,132.46 and 6,237.23 is: 9,341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.91 : 12,132.46 = 6,237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.91/12,132.46 = 6,237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.91x = 12,132.46 × 6,237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.91x = 75,672,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672,943.49/8,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.29

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