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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.06, 12,195.52 and 5,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.06, 12,195.52 and 5,009.83 is: 7,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.06 : 12,195.52 = 5,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.06/12,195.52 = 5,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.06x = 12,195.52 × 5,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.06x = 61,097,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,481.96/8,139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.70

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