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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.08, 12,228.21 and 4,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.08, 12,228.21 and 4,259.28 is: 6,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.08 : 12,228.21 = 4,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.08/12,228.21 = 4,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.08x = 12,228.21 × 4,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.08x = 52,083,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,083,370.29/8,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.36

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