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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.70, 12,190.86 and 5,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.70, 12,190.86 and 5,027.68 is: 7,524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.70 : 12,190.86 = 5,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.70/12,190.86 = 5,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.70x = 12,190.86 × 5,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.70x = 61,291,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291,743.00/8,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.43

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