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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.48, 12,157.50 and 6,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.48, 12,157.50 and 6,122.92 is: 9,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.48 : 12,157.50 = 6,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.48/12,157.50 = 6,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.48x = 12,157.50 × 6,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.48x = 74,439,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,439,399.90/8,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.37

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