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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.71, 12,145.56 and 6,784.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.71, 12,145.56 and 6,784.93 is: 10,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.71 : 12,145.56 = 6,784.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.71/12,145.56 = 6,784.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.71x = 12,145.56 × 6,784.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.71x = 82,406,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,406,774.41/8,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.99

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