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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.38, 12,083.55 and 4,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.38, 12,083.55 and 4,358.24 is: 6,539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.38 : 12,083.55 = 4,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.38/12,083.55 = 4,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.38x = 12,083.55 × 4,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.38x = 52,662,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662,950.53/8,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.24

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