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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.63, 12,082.42 and 4,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.63, 12,082.42 and 4,357.47 is: 6,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.63 : 12,082.42 = 4,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.63/12,082.42 = 4,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.63x = 12,082.42 × 4,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.63x = 52,648,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,648,763.37/8,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.08

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