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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.90, 12,370.05 and 4,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.90, 12,370.05 and 4,095.88 is: 6,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.90 : 12,370.05 = 4,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.90/12,370.05 = 4,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.90x = 12,370.05 × 4,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.90x = 50,666,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,666,240.39/8,252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.20

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