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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.59, 12,363.58 and 4,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.59, 12,363.58 and 4,091.58 is: 6,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.59 : 12,363.58 = 4,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.59/12,363.58 = 4,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.59x = 12,363.58 × 4,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.59x = 50,586,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586,581.77/8,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.76

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