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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,345.27, 12,517.59 and 8,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,345.27, 12,517.59 and 8,136.02 is: 12,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,345.27 : 12,517.59 = 8,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,345.27/12,517.59 = 8,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,345.27x = 12,517.59 × 8,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,345.27x = 101,843,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,843,362.59/8,345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.72

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