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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.92, 12,674.88 and 8,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.92, 12,674.88 and 8,255.52 is: 12,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.92 : 12,674.88 = 8,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.92/12,674.88 = 8,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.92x = 12,674.88 × 8,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.92x = 104,637,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,637,725.34/8,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.28

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