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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.58, 12,143.22 and 6,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.58, 12,143.22 and 6,251.92 is: 9,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.58 : 12,143.22 = 6,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.58/12,143.22 = 6,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.58x = 12,143.22 × 6,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.58x = 75,918,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,918,439.98/8,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.51

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