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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.84, 12,160.22 and 7,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.84, 12,160.22 and 7,360.52 is: 10,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.84 : 12,160.22 = 7,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.84/12,160.22 = 7,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.84x = 12,160.22 × 7,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.84x = 89,505,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,505,542.51/8,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.19

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