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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.70, 12,258.46 and 7,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.70, 12,258.46 and 7,925.26 is: 11,865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.70 : 12,258.46 = 7,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.70/12,258.46 = 7,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.70x = 12,258.46 × 7,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.70x = 97,151,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,151,432.24/8,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,865.54

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