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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.55, 12,043.76 and 8,151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.55, 12,043.76 and 8,151.39 is: 11,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.55 : 12,043.76 = 8,151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.55/12,043.76 = 8,151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.55x = 12,043.76 × 8,151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.55x = 98,173,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173,344.07/8,747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.95

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