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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.52, 12,170.70 and 8,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.52, 12,170.70 and 8,096.04 is: 12,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.52 : 12,170.70 = 8,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.52/12,170.70 = 8,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.52x = 12,170.70 × 8,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.52x = 98,534,474.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,534,474.03/8,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.60

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