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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.24, 12,281.61 and 8,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.24, 12,281.61 and 8,154 is: 12,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.24 : 12,281.61 = 8,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.24/12,281.61 = 8,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.24x = 12,281.61 × 8,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.24x = 100,144,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,144,247.94/8,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.23

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