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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.60, 12,291.90 and 7,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.60, 12,291.90 and 7,125.40 is: 10,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.60 : 12,291.90 = 7,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.60/12,291.90 = 7,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.60x = 12,291.90 × 7,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.60x = 87,584,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,584,704.26/8,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.10

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