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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.48, 12,669.24 and 8,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.48, 12,669.24 and 8,034.14 is: 12,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.48 : 12,669.24 = 8,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.48/12,669.24 = 8,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.48x = 12,669.24 × 8,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.48x = 101,786,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,786,447.85/8,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.05

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