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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.36, 12,365.28 and 4,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.36, 12,365.28 and 4,082.28 is: 6,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.36 : 12,365.28 = 4,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.36/12,365.28 = 4,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.36x = 12,365.28 × 4,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.36x = 50,478,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478,535.24/8,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.57

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