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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.89, 12,520.14 and 8,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.89, 12,520.14 and 8,152.65 is: 12,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.89 : 12,520.14 = 8,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.89/12,520.14 = 8,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.89x = 12,520.14 × 8,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.89x = 102,072,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072,319.37/8,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.59

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