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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.78, 12,157.89 and 5,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.78, 12,157.89 and 5,334.08 is: 7,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.78 : 12,157.89 = 5,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.78/12,157.89 = 5,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.78x = 12,157.89 × 5,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.78x = 64,851,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,851,097.10/8,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.74

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