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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.83, 12,131.69 and 6,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.83, 12,131.69 and 6,939.30 is: 10,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.83 : 12,131.69 = 6,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.83/12,131.69 = 6,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.83x = 12,131.69 × 6,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.83x = 84,185,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185,401.72/8,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.91

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