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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,387.31, 12,580.97 and 8,249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,387.31, 12,580.97 and 8,249.41 is: 12,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,387.31 : 12,580.97 = 8,249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,387.31/12,580.97 = 8,249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,387.31x = 12,580.97 × 8,249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,387.31x = 103,785,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,785,579.73/8,387.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.12

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