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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.65, 12,146.75 and 7,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.65, 12,146.75 and 7,335.45 is: 10,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.65 : 12,146.75 = 7,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.65/12,146.75 = 7,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.65x = 12,146.75 × 7,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.65x = 89,101,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,101,877.29/8,113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.73

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