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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.89, 12,186.92 and 7,349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.89, 12,186.92 and 7,349.03 is: 11,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.89 : 12,186.92 = 7,349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.89/12,186.92 = 7,349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.89x = 12,186.92 × 7,349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.89x = 89,562,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,562,040.69/8,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.57

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