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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.63, 12,083.92 and 4,358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.63, 12,083.92 and 4,358.47 is: 6,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.63 : 12,083.92 = 4,358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.63/12,083.92 = 4,358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.63x = 12,083.92 × 4,358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.63x = 52,667,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667,342.38/8,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.58

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