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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.69, 12,156.91 and 4,943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.69, 12,156.91 and 4,943.06 is: 7,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.69 : 12,156.91 = 4,943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.69/12,156.91 = 4,943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.69x = 12,156.91 × 4,943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.69x = 60,092,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092,262.40/8,104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.51

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