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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.40, 12,359.10 and 8,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.40, 12,359.10 and 8,023.40 is: 12,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.40 : 12,359.10 = 8,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.40/12,359.10 = 8,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.40x = 12,359.10 × 8,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.40x = 99,162,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162,002.94/8,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.10

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