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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.60, 12,105.74 and 7,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.60, 12,105.74 and 7,125.45 is: 10,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.60 : 12,105.74 = 7,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.60/12,105.74 = 7,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.60x = 12,105.74 × 7,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.60x = 86,258,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,845.08/8,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.63

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