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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.60, 12,458.40 and 8,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.60, 12,458.40 and 8,159.80 is: 12,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.60 : 12,458.40 = 8,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.60/12,458.40 = 8,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.60x = 12,458.40 × 8,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.60x = 101,658,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,658,052.32/8,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.70

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