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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.89, 12,351.94 and 4,076.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.89, 12,351.94 and 4,076.03 is: 6,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.89 : 12,351.94 = 4,076.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.89/12,351.94 = 4,076.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.89x = 12,351.94 × 4,076.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.89x = 50,346,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,346,806.05/8,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.88

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