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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.91, 12,403.94 and 8,187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.91, 12,403.94 and 8,187.08 is: 12,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.91 : 12,403.94 = 8,187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.91/12,403.94 = 8,187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.91x = 12,403.94 × 8,187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.91x = 101,551,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,551,946.14/8,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.21

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