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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.40, 12,227.10 and 7,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.40, 12,227.10 and 7,179.40 is: 10,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.40 : 12,227.10 = 7,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.40/12,227.10 = 7,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.40x = 12,227.10 × 7,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.40x = 87,783,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,783,241.74/8,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.10

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