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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.03, 12,348.45 and 4,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.03, 12,348.45 and 4,075.44 is: 6,108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.03 : 12,348.45 = 4,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.03/12,348.45 = 4,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.03x = 12,348.45 × 4,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.03x = 50,325,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325,367.07/8,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.91

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