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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.20, 12,373.80 and 8,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.20, 12,373.80 and 8,006.20 is: 12,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.20 : 12,373.80 = 8,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.20/12,373.80 = 8,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.20x = 12,373.80 × 8,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.20x = 99,067,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,067,117.56/8,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.30

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