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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.61, 12,417.24 and 8,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.61, 12,417.24 and 8,019.92 is: 11,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.61 : 12,417.24 = 8,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.61/12,417.24 = 8,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.61x = 12,417.24 × 8,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.61x = 99,585,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,585,255.90/8,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.91

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