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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.08, 12,148.80 and 7,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.08, 12,148.80 and 7,167.34 is: 10,747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.08 : 12,148.80 = 7,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.08/12,148.80 = 7,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.08x = 12,148.80 × 7,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.08x = 87,074,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,074,580.19/8,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.19

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