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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.30, 12,194.55 and 6,987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.30, 12,194.55 and 6,987.30 is: 10,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.30 : 12,194.55 = 6,987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.30/12,194.55 = 6,987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.30x = 12,194.55 × 6,987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.30x = 85,206,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,206,979.22/8,139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.59

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