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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.06, 12,469.61 and 8,103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.06, 12,469.61 and 8,103.93 is: 12,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.06 : 12,469.61 = 8,103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.06/12,469.61 = 8,103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.06x = 12,469.61 × 8,103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.06x = 101,052,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,052,846.57/8,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.91

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