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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.40, 12,440.90 and 8,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.40, 12,440.90 and 8,224.60 is: 12,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.40 : 12,440.90 = 8,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.40/12,440.90 = 8,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.40x = 12,440.90 × 8,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.40x = 102,321,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,321,426.14/8,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.65

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