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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.04, 12,150.36 and 7,425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.04, 12,150.36 and 7,425.78 is: 11,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.04 : 12,150.36 = 7,425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.04/12,150.36 = 7,425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.04x = 12,150.36 × 7,425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.04x = 90,225,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225,900.28/8,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.84

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