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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.17, 12,350.21 and 4,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.17, 12,350.21 and 4,545.14 is: 6,811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.17 : 12,350.21 = 4,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.17/12,350.21 = 4,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.17x = 12,350.21 × 4,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.17x = 56,133,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,133,349.00/8,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.34

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