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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.70, 12,412.35 and 8,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.70, 12,412.35 and 8,082.90 is: 12,152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.70 : 12,412.35 = 8,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.70/12,412.35 = 8,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.70x = 12,412.35 × 8,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.70x = 100,327,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,327,783.82/8,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.55

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