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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.91, 12,186.56 and 5,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.91, 12,186.56 and 5,166.46 is: 7,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.91 : 12,186.56 = 5,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.91/12,186.56 = 5,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.91x = 12,186.56 × 5,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.91x = 62,961,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,961,357.23/8,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.91

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