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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.13, 12,142.60 and 6,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.13, 12,142.60 and 6,711.18 is: 10,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.13 : 12,142.60 = 6,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.13/12,142.60 = 6,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.13x = 12,142.60 × 6,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.13x = 81,491,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,491,174.27/8,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.55

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