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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.84, 12,158.73 and 7,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.84, 12,158.73 and 7,359.52 is: 10,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.84 : 12,158.73 = 7,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.84/12,158.73 = 7,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.84x = 12,158.73 × 7,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.84x = 89,482,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,482,416.61/8,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.70

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