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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.19, 12,172.71 and 8,093.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.19, 12,172.71 and 8,093.07 is: 12,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.19 : 12,172.71 = 8,093.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.19/12,172.71 = 8,093.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.19x = 12,172.71 × 8,093.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.19x = 98,514,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514,594.12/8,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.40

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