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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.25, 12,366.60 and 8,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.25, 12,366.60 and 8,174.38 is: 12,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.25 : 12,366.60 = 8,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.25/12,366.60 = 8,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.25x = 12,366.60 × 8,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.25x = 101,089,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,089,287.71/8,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.26

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