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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.06, 12,346.43 and 4,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.06, 12,346.43 and 4,065.12 is: 6,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.06 : 12,346.43 = 4,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.06/12,346.43 = 4,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.06x = 12,346.43 × 4,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.06x = 50,189,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,189,699.20/8,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.38

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