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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.82, 12,158.55 and 7,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.82, 12,158.55 and 7,006.92 is: 10,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.82 : 12,158.55 = 7,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.82/12,158.55 = 7,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.82x = 12,158.55 × 7,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.82x = 85,193,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193,987.17/8,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.22

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