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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.40, 12,155.56 and 8,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.40, 12,155.56 and 8,004.76 is: 11,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.40 : 12,155.56 = 8,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.40/12,155.56 = 8,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.40x = 12,155.56 × 8,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.40x = 97,302,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,302,340.47/8,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.42

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