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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.10, 12,204.15 and 8,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.10, 12,204.15 and 8,136.10 is: 12,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.10 : 12,204.15 = 8,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.10/12,204.15 = 8,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.10x = 12,204.15 × 8,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.10x = 99,294,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,294,184.82/8,136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.15

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