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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.88, 12,168.16 and 7,377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.88, 12,168.16 and 7,377.03 is: 11,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.88 : 12,168.16 = 7,377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.88/12,168.16 = 7,377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.88x = 12,168.16 × 7,377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.88x = 89,764,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,764,862.92/8,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.79

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