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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.60, 12,195.90 and 8,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.60, 12,195.90 and 8,044.20 is: 12,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.60 : 12,195.90 = 8,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.60/12,195.90 = 8,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.60x = 12,195.90 × 8,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.60x = 98,106,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,106,258.78/8,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.30

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