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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.10, 12,271.05 and 6,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.10, 12,271.05 and 6,099.30 is: 9,139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.10 : 12,271.05 = 6,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.10/12,271.05 = 6,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.10x = 12,271.05 × 6,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.10x = 74,844,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,844,815.27/8,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.57

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