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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.52, 12,157.29 and 8,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.52, 12,157.29 and 8,087.04 is: 12,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.52 : 12,157.29 = 8,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.52/12,157.29 = 8,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.52x = 12,157.29 × 8,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.52x = 98,316,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,316,490.52/8,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.19

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