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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.35, 12,111.34 and 7,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.35, 12,111.34 and 7,129.20 is: 10,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.35 : 12,111.34 = 7,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.35/12,111.34 = 7,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.35x = 12,111.34 × 7,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.35x = 86,344,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,344,129.48/8,113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.23

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