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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.52, 12,158.78 and 8,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.52, 12,158.78 and 8,088.04 is: 12,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.52 : 12,158.78 = 8,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.52/12,158.78 = 8,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.52x = 12,158.78 × 8,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.52x = 98,340,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,340,698.99/8,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.68

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