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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.90, 12,247.20 and 7,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.90, 12,247.20 and 7,134.30 is: 10,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.90 : 12,247.20 = 7,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.90/12,247.20 = 7,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.90x = 12,247.20 × 7,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.90x = 87,375,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,375,198.96/8,154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.44

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