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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.68, 12,350.99 and 4,075.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.68, 12,350.99 and 4,075.34 is: 6,111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.68 : 12,350.99 = 4,075.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.68/12,350.99 = 4,075.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.68x = 12,350.99 × 4,075.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.68x = 50,334,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,334,483.59/8,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.02

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