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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.82, 12,234.72 and 8,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.82, 12,234.72 and 8,090.46 is: 12,142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.82 : 12,234.72 = 8,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.82/12,234.72 = 8,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.82x = 12,234.72 × 8,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.82x = 98,984,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,984,472.32/8,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.62

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