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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.76, 12,448.85 and 8,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.76, 12,448.85 and 8,041.24 is: 12,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.76 : 12,448.85 = 8,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.76/12,448.85 = 8,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.76x = 12,448.85 × 8,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.76x = 100,104,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,104,190.57/8,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.77

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