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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.70, 12,150.24 and 7,891.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.70, 12,150.24 and 7,891.39 is: 11,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.70 : 12,150.24 = 7,891.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.70/12,150.24 = 7,891.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.70x = 12,150.24 × 7,891.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.70x = 95,882,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,882,282.43/8,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.79

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