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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.70, 12,253.05 and 8,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.70, 12,253.05 and 8,111.10 is: 12,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.70 : 12,253.05 = 8,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.70/12,253.05 = 8,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.70x = 12,253.05 × 8,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.70x = 99,385,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,385,713.86/8,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.65

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