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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.99, 12,147.81 and 5,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.99, 12,147.81 and 5,195.34 is: 7,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.99 : 12,147.81 = 5,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.99/12,147.81 = 5,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.99x = 12,147.81 × 5,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.99x = 63,112,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,112,003.21/8,114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.21

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