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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.28, 12,135.57 and 6,515.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.28, 12,135.57 and 6,515.53 is: 9,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.28 : 12,135.57 = 6,515.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.28/12,135.57 = 6,515.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.28x = 12,135.57 × 6,515.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.28x = 79,069,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069,679.67/8,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.54

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