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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.65, 12,145.25 and 7,334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.65, 12,145.25 and 7,334.45 is: 10,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.65 : 12,145.25 = 7,334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.65/12,145.25 = 7,334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.65x = 12,145.25 × 7,334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.65x = 89,078,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,078,686.47/8,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.22

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