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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.59, 12,167.12 and 8,054.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.59, 12,167.12 and 8,054.92 is: 12,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.59 : 12,167.12 = 8,054.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.59/12,167.12 = 8,054.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.59x = 12,167.12 × 8,054.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.59x = 98,005,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005,167.95/8,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.09

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