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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.96, 12,190.82 and 7,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.96, 12,190.82 and 7,699.56 is: 11,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.96 : 12,190.82 = 7,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.96/12,190.82 = 7,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.96x = 12,190.82 × 7,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.96x = 93,863,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,863,950.04/8,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.51

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