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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.80, 12,404.70 and 8,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.80, 12,404.70 and 8,075.40 is: 12,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.80 : 12,404.70 = 8,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.80/12,404.70 = 8,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.80x = 12,404.70 × 8,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.80x = 100,172,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,172,914.38/8,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.10

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