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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.08, 12,450.55 and 8,239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.08, 12,450.55 and 8,239.47 is: 12,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.08 : 12,450.55 = 8,239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.08/12,450.55 = 8,239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.08x = 12,450.55 × 8,239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.08x = 102,585,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,585,933.21/8,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.06

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