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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.43, 12,282.37 and 4,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.43, 12,282.37 and 4,026.36 is: 6,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.43 : 12,282.37 = 4,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.43/12,282.37 = 4,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.43x = 12,282.37 × 4,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.43x = 49,453,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453,243.27/8,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.30

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