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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.40, 12,188.10 and 6,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.40, 12,188.10 and 6,813.20 is: 10,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.40 : 12,188.10 = 6,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.40/12,188.10 = 6,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.40x = 12,188.10 × 6,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.40x = 83,039,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,962.92/8,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.80

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