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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.88, 12,134.79 and 6,941.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.88, 12,134.79 and 6,941.35 is: 10,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.88 : 12,134.79 = 6,941.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.88/12,134.79 = 6,941.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.88x = 12,134.79 × 6,941.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.88x = 84,231,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,231,824.57/8,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.01

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