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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.10, 12,280.65 and 8,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.10, 12,280.65 and 8,041.30 is: 12,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.10 : 12,280.65 = 8,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.10/12,280.65 = 8,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.10x = 12,280.65 × 8,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.10x = 98,752,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,752,390.85/8,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.95

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