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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.49, 12,163.06 and 5,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.49, 12,163.06 and 5,866.73 is: 8,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.49 : 12,163.06 = 5,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.49/12,163.06 = 5,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.49x = 12,163.06 × 5,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.49x = 71,357,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,357,381.12/8,107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.41

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