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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.55, 12,258.07 and 7,496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.55, 12,258.07 and 7,496.12 is: 11,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.55 : 12,258.07 = 7,496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.55/12,258.07 = 7,496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.55x = 12,258.07 × 7,496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.55x = 91,887,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,887,975.59/8,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.31

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