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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.24, 12,244.14 and 8,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.24, 12,244.14 and 8,029.20 is: 12,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.24 : 12,244.14 = 8,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.24/12,244.14 = 8,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.24x = 12,244.14 × 8,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.24x = 98,310,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310,648.89/8,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.52

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