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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.16, 12,137.09 and 7,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.16, 12,137.09 and 7,445.10 is: 11,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.16 : 12,137.09 = 7,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.16/12,137.09 = 7,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.16x = 12,137.09 × 7,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.16x = 90,361,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,361,806.69/8,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.74

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