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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.73, 12,108.33 and 4,562.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.73, 12,108.33 and 4,562.09 is: 6,834.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.73 : 12,108.33 = 4,562.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.73/12,108.33 = 4,562.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.73x = 12,108.33 × 4,562.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.73x = 55,239,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,239,230.67/8,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.23

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