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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.60, 12,221.40 and 8,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.60, 12,221.40 and 8,061.20 is: 12,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.60 : 12,221.40 = 8,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.60/12,221.40 = 8,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.60x = 12,221.40 × 8,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.60x = 98,519,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519,149.68/8,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.80

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