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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.99, 12,165.77 and 7,976.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.99, 12,165.77 and 7,976.95 is: 11,969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.99 : 12,165.77 = 7,976.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.99/12,165.77 = 7,976.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.99x = 12,165.77 × 7,976.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.99x = 97,045,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,045,739.00/8,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.15

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