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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.14, 12,150.72 and 8,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.14, 12,150.72 and 8,001.52 is: 11,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.14 : 12,150.72 = 8,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.14/12,150.72 = 8,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.14x = 12,150.72 × 8,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.14x = 97,224,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,224,198.72/8,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.61

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