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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.24, 12,245.64 and 8,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.24, 12,245.64 and 8,030.20 is: 12,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.24 : 12,245.64 = 8,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.24/12,245.64 = 8,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.24x = 12,245.64 × 8,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.24x = 98,334,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,334,938.33/8,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.02

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