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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.48, 12,236.58 and 8,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.48, 12,236.58 and 8,145.96 is: 12,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.48 : 12,236.58 = 8,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.48/12,236.58 = 8,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.48x = 12,236.58 × 8,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.48x = 99,678,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,678,691.22/8,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.30

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