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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.30, 12,185.19 and 7,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.30, 12,185.19 and 7,361.07 is: 11,020.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.30 : 12,185.19 = 7,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.30/12,185.19 = 7,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.30x = 12,185.19 × 7,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.30x = 89,696,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,696,036.55/8,139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.12

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