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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.80, 12,161.70 and 7,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.80, 12,161.70 and 7,654.20 is: 11,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.80 : 12,161.70 = 7,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.80/12,161.70 = 7,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.80x = 12,161.70 × 7,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.80x = 93,088,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,088,084.14/8,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.30

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