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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.64, 12,234.84 and 7,732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.64, 12,234.84 and 7,732.11 is: 11,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.64 : 12,234.84 = 7,732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.64/12,234.84 = 7,732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.64x = 12,234.84 × 7,732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.64x = 94,601,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,601,128.71/8,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.86

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