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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.47, 12,159.24 and 6,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.47, 12,159.24 and 6,352.46 is: 9,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.47 : 12,159.24 = 6,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.47/12,159.24 = 6,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.47x = 12,159.24 × 6,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.47x = 77,241,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,241,024.93/8,118.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.24

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