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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.30, 12,681.09 and 8,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.30, 12,681.09 and 8,139.30 is: 12,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.30 : 12,681.09 = 8,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.30/12,681.09 = 8,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.30x = 12,681.09 × 8,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.30x = 103,215,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,215,195.84/8,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.62

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