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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.08, 12,364.62 and 4,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.08, 12,364.62 and 4,294.70 is: 6,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.08 : 12,364.62 = 4,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.08/12,364.62 = 4,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.08x = 12,364.62 × 4,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.08x = 53,102,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,102,271.69/8,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.14

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