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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.99, 12,524.78 and 8,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.99, 12,524.78 and 8,155.72 is: 12,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.99 : 12,524.78 = 8,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.99/12,524.78 = 8,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.99x = 12,524.78 × 8,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.99x = 102,148,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,148,536.12/8,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.17

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