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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.89, 12,189.92 and 7,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.89, 12,189.92 and 7,351.03 is: 11,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.89 : 12,189.92 = 7,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.89/12,189.92 = 7,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.89x = 12,189.92 × 7,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.89x = 89,608,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,608,467.62/8,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.56

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