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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.60, 12,156.90 and 6,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.60, 12,156.90 and 6,808.60 is: 10,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.60 : 12,156.90 = 6,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.60/12,156.90 = 6,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.60x = 12,156.90 × 6,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.60x = 82,771,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,771,469.34/8,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.90

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