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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.61, 12,204.91 and 7,721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.61, 12,204.91 and 7,721.08 is: 11,581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.61 : 12,204.91 = 7,721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.61/12,204.91 = 7,721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.61x = 12,204.91 × 7,721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.61x = 94,235,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,235,065.64/8,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.62

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