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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.40, 12,353.10 and 4,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.40, 12,353.10 and 4,073.80 is: 6,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.40 : 12,353.10 = 4,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.40/12,353.10 = 4,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.40x = 12,353.10 × 4,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.40x = 50,324,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,058.78/8,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.70

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