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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.32, 12,115.58 and 7,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.32, 12,115.58 and 7,910.87 is: 11,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.32 : 12,115.58 = 7,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.32/12,115.58 = 7,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.32x = 12,115.58 × 7,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.32x = 95,844,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,844,678.22/8,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.62

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