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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.50, 12,210.62 and 7,846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.50, 12,210.62 and 7,846.14 is: 11,756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.50 : 12,210.62 = 7,846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.50/12,210.62 = 7,846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.50x = 12,210.62 × 7,846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.50x = 95,806,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,806,234.01/8,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.09

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