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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.80, 12,195.90 and 6,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.80, 12,195.90 and 6,959.40 is: 10,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.80 : 12,195.90 = 6,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.80/12,195.90 = 6,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.80x = 12,195.90 × 6,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.80x = 84,876,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,876,146.46/8,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.27

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