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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.60, 12,399.90 and 8,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.60, 12,399.90 and 8,180.20 is: 12,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.60 : 12,399.90 = 8,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.60/12,399.90 = 8,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.60x = 12,399.90 × 8,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.60x = 101,433,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,433,661.98/8,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.30

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