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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.49, 12,680.74 and 8,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.49, 12,680.74 and 8,015.89 is: 12,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.49 : 12,680.74 = 8,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.49/12,680.74 = 8,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.49x = 12,680.74 × 8,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.49x = 101,647,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,647,372.12/8,449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.00

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