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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.10, 12,436.65 and 8,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.10, 12,436.65 and 8,145.30 is: 12,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.10 : 12,436.65 = 8,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.10/12,436.65 = 8,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.10x = 12,436.65 × 8,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.10x = 101,300,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,300,245.25/8,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.95

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