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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.60, 12,161.70 and 7,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.60, 12,161.70 and 7,237.80 is: 10,850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.60 : 12,161.70 = 7,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.60/12,161.70 = 7,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.60x = 12,161.70 × 7,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.60x = 88,023,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,023,952.26/8,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.28

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