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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.45, 12,150.84 and 5,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.45, 12,150.84 and 5,335.02 is: 7,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.45 : 12,150.84 = 5,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.45/12,150.84 = 5,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.45x = 12,150.84 × 5,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.45x = 64,824,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824,974.42/8,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.72

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