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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.40, 12,154.63 and 8,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.40, 12,154.63 and 8,097.12 is: 11,175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.40 : 12,154.63 = 8,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.40/12,154.63 = 8,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.40x = 12,154.63 × 8,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.40x = 98,417,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,417,485.50/8,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.67

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