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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.15, 12,090.14 and 8,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.15, 12,090.14 and 8,055.84 is: 11,116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.15 : 12,090.14 = 8,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.15/12,090.14 = 8,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.15x = 12,090.14 × 8,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.15x = 97,396,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,396,245.99/8,761.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.84

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