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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.76, 12,418.47 and 8,123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.76, 12,418.47 and 8,123.16 is: 12,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.76 : 12,418.47 = 8,123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.76/12,418.47 = 8,123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.76x = 12,418.47 × 8,123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.76x = 100,877,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,877,218.77/8,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.85

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