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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.40, 12,359.82 and 4,088.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.40, 12,359.82 and 4,088.42 is: 6,128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.40 : 12,359.82 = 4,088.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.40/12,359.82 = 4,088.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.40x = 12,359.82 × 4,088.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.40x = 50,532,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,532,135.28/8,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.52

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