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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.37, 16,751.97 and 8,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.37, 16,751.97 and 8,158.78 is: 11,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.37 : 16,751.97 = 8,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.37/16,751.97 = 8,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.37x = 16,751.97 × 8,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.37x = 136,675,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,675,597.00/12,135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,262.59

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