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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.47, 12,371.16 and 4,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.47, 12,371.16 and 4,299.06 is: 6,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.47 : 12,371.16 = 4,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.47/12,371.16 = 4,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.47x = 12,371.16 × 4,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.47x = 53,184,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,184,421.62/8,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.67

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