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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.70, 12,647.55 and 7,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.70, 12,647.55 and 7,999.70 is: 11,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.70 : 12,647.55 = 7,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.70/12,647.55 = 7,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.70x = 12,647.55 × 7,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.70x = 101,176,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,176,605.74/8,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.55

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