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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.40, 12,153.60 and 7,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.40, 12,153.60 and 7,130.40 is: 10,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.40 : 12,153.60 = 7,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.40/12,153.60 = 7,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.40x = 12,153.60 × 7,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.40x = 86,660,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,660,029.44/8,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.60

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