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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.40, 12,225.60 and 8,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.40, 12,225.60 and 8,092.80 is: 12,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.40 : 12,225.60 = 8,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.40/12,225.60 = 8,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.40x = 12,225.60 × 8,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.40x = 98,939,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939,335.68/8,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.20

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