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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.70, 12,182.55 and 8,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.70, 12,182.55 and 8,044.90 is: 12,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.70 : 12,182.55 = 8,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.70/12,182.55 = 8,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.70x = 12,182.55 × 8,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.70x = 98,007,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,007,396.50/8,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.35

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