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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.90, 12,991.35 and 8,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.90, 12,991.35 and 8,114.15 is: 12,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.90 : 12,991.35 = 8,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.90/12,991.35 = 8,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.90x = 12,991.35 × 8,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.90x = 105,413,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,413,762.60/8,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.23

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