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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.70, 12,205.95 and 4,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.70, 12,205.95 and 4,246.10 is: 6,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.70 : 12,205.95 = 4,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.70/12,205.95 = 4,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.70x = 12,205.95 × 4,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.70x = 51,827,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,827,684.30/8,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,364.14

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