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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.58, 12,190.23 and 7,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.58, 12,190.23 and 7,462.62 is: 11,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.58 : 12,190.23 = 7,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.58/12,190.23 = 7,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.58x = 12,190.23 × 7,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.58x = 90,971,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,971,054.20/8,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.39

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