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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.83, 12,261.60 and 8,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.83, 12,261.60 and 8,047.96 is: 12,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.83 : 12,261.60 = 8,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.83/12,261.60 = 8,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.83x = 12,261.60 × 8,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.83x = 98,680,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,680,866.34/8,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.09

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