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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.02, 12,138.33 and 7,329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.02, 12,138.33 and 7,329.81 is: 10,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.02 : 12,138.33 = 7,329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.02/12,138.33 = 7,329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.02x = 12,138.33 × 7,329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.02x = 88,971,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971,652.62/8,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.29

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