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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.80, 12,376.62 and 4,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.80, 12,376.62 and 4,090.20 is: 6,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.80 : 12,376.62 = 4,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.80/12,376.62 = 4,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.80x = 12,376.62 × 4,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.80x = 50,622,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622,851.12/8,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.76

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