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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.51, 12,212.28 and 8,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.51, 12,212.28 and 8,114.58 is: 12,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.51 : 12,212.28 = 8,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.51/12,212.28 = 8,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.51x = 12,212.28 × 8,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.51x = 99,097,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,097,523.04/8,196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.21

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