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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,400.08, 12,615.96 and 8,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,400.08, 12,615.96 and 8,031.44 is: 12,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,400.08 : 12,615.96 = 8,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,400.08/12,615.96 = 8,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,400.08x = 12,615.96 × 8,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,400.08x = 101,324,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,324,325.78/8,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.30

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