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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.93, 12,035.99 and 8,145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.93, 12,035.99 and 8,145.77 is: 11,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.93 : 12,035.99 = 8,145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.93/12,035.99 = 8,145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.93x = 12,035.99 × 8,145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.93x = 98,042,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,042,366.45/8,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.19

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