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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.97, 12,143.52 and 7,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.97, 12,143.52 and 7,526.25 is: 11,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.97 : 12,143.52 = 7,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.97/12,143.52 = 7,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.97x = 12,143.52 × 7,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.97x = 91,395,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,395,167.40/8,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,234.86

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