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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.30, 12,219.33 and 7,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.30, 12,219.33 and 7,905.62 is: 11,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.30 : 12,219.33 = 7,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.30/12,219.33 = 7,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.30x = 12,219.33 × 7,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.30x = 96,601,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,601,379.63/8,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,874.35

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