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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.61, 12,108.74 and 7,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.61, 12,108.74 and 7,127.46 is: 10,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.61 : 12,108.74 = 7,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.61/12,108.74 = 7,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.61x = 12,108.74 × 7,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.61x = 86,304,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,304,524.36/8,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.63

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