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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.32, 12,134.31 and 6,102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.32, 12,134.31 and 6,102.75 is: 8,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.32 : 12,134.31 = 6,102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.32/12,134.31 = 6,102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.32x = 12,134.31 × 6,102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.32x = 74,052,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,052,660.35/8,791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.38

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