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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,113.72, 16,711.14 and 8,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,113.72, 16,711.14 and 8,082.56 is: 11,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,113.72 : 16,711.14 = 8,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,113.72/16,711.14 = 8,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,113.72x = 16,711.14 × 8,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,113.72x = 135,068,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,068,791.72/12,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.07

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