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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112, 12,150.72 and 7,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112, 12,150.72 and 7,657.60 is: 11,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112 : 12,150.72 = 7,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112/12,150.72 = 7,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112x = 12,150.72 × 7,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112x = 93,045,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,045,353.47/8,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.09

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