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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.80, 12,287.70 and 8,082.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.80, 12,287.70 and 8,082.45 is: 12,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.80 : 12,287.70 = 8,082.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.80/12,287.70 = 8,082.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.80x = 12,287.70 × 8,082.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.80x = 99,314,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,314,720.87/8,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.68

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