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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.92, 12,167.42 and 7,542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.92, 12,167.42 and 7,542.22 is: 11,258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.92 : 12,167.42 = 7,542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.92/12,167.42 = 7,542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.92x = 12,167.42 × 7,542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.92x = 91,769,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,769,358.47/8,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.77

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