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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.51, 12,155.34 and 7,564.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.51, 12,155.34 and 7,564.38 is: 11,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.51 : 12,155.34 = 7,564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.51/12,155.34 = 7,564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.51x = 12,155.34 × 7,564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.51x = 91,947,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,947,610.79/8,142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.29

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