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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.53, 12,379.11 and 4,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.53, 12,379.11 and 4,093.80 is: 6,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.53 : 12,379.11 = 4,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.53/12,379.11 = 4,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.53x = 12,379.11 × 4,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.53x = 50,677,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,677,600.52/8,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.60

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