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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.58, 12,190.50 and 6,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.58, 12,190.50 and 6,698.16 is: 10,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.58 : 12,190.50 = 6,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.58/12,190.50 = 6,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.58x = 12,190.50 × 6,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.58x = 81,653,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653,919.48/8,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.25

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