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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.60, 12,207.90 and 7,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.60, 12,207.90 and 7,134.20 is: 10,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.60 : 12,207.90 = 7,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.60/12,207.90 = 7,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.60x = 12,207.90 × 7,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.60x = 87,093,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,093,600.18/8,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.30

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