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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.33, 12,465.98 and 8,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.33, 12,465.98 and 8,052.60 is: 12,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.33 : 12,465.98 = 8,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.33/12,465.98 = 8,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.33x = 12,465.98 × 8,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.33x = 100,383,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,383,550.55/8,343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.59

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