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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.58, 12,365.37 and 4,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.58, 12,365.37 and 4,295.19 is: 6,438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.58 : 12,365.37 = 4,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.58/12,365.37 = 4,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.58x = 12,365.37 × 4,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.58x = 53,111,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,111,613.57/8,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.88

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