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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.52, 12,456.90 and 6,103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.52, 12,456.90 and 6,103.92 is: 9,147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.52 : 12,456.90 = 6,103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.52/12,456.90 = 6,103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.52x = 12,456.90 × 6,103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.52x = 76,035,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,035,921.05/8,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.16

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