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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.40, 12,254.70 and 7,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.40, 12,254.70 and 7,107.80 is: 10,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.40 : 12,254.70 = 7,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.40/12,254.70 = 7,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.40x = 12,254.70 × 7,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.40x = 87,103,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,103,956.66/8,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.59

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