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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.49, 12,524.03 and 8,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.49, 12,524.03 and 8,155.22 is: 12,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.49 : 12,524.03 = 8,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.49/12,524.03 = 8,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.49x = 12,524.03 × 8,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.49x = 102,136,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,136,171.80/8,343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.42

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