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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.60, 12,159.90 and 5,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.60, 12,159.90 and 5,190.60 is: 7,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.60 : 12,159.90 = 5,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.60/12,159.90 = 5,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.60x = 12,159.90 × 5,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.60x = 63,117,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,117,176.94/8,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,785.90

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