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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.40, 12,230.10 and 8,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.40, 12,230.10 and 8,104.80 is: 12,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.40 : 12,230.10 = 8,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.40/12,230.10 = 8,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.40x = 12,230.10 × 8,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.40x = 99,122,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,122,514.48/8,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.20

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