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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.86, 12,239.04 and 6,207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.86, 12,239.04 and 6,207.02 is: 9,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.86 : 12,239.04 = 6,207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.86/12,239.04 = 6,207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.86x = 12,239.04 × 6,207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.86x = 75,967,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,967,966.06/8,130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.16

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