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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.48, 12,358.80 and 4,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.48, 12,358.80 and 4,343.04 is: 6,515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.48 : 12,358.80 = 4,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.48/12,358.80 = 4,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.48x = 12,358.80 × 4,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.48x = 53,674,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,762.75/8,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.13

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