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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.39, 12,452.51 and 8,240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.39, 12,452.51 and 8,240.78 is: 12,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.39 : 12,452.51 = 8,240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.39/12,452.51 = 8,240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.39x = 12,452.51 × 8,240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.39x = 102,618,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,618,400.74/8,365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.02

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