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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,815.83, 12,155.35 and 8,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,815.83, 12,155.35 and 8,072.25 is: 11,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,815.83 : 12,155.35 = 8,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,815.83/12,155.35 = 8,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,815.83x = 12,155.35 × 8,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,815.83x = 98,121,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,121,024.04/8,815.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.09

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