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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.48, 12,175.92 and 6,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.48, 12,175.92 and 6,150.33 is: 9,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.48 : 12,175.92 = 6,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.48/12,175.92 = 6,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.48x = 12,175.92 × 6,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.48x = 74,885,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,885,874.69/8,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.32

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