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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.03, 12,379.86 and 4,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.03, 12,379.86 and 4,094.30 is: 6,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.03 : 12,379.86 = 4,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.03/12,379.86 = 4,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.03x = 12,379.86 × 4,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.03x = 50,686,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,686,798.90/8,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.35

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