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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.12, 12,377.07 and 4,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.12, 12,377.07 and 4,355.40 is: 6,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.12 : 12,377.07 = 4,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.12/12,377.07 = 4,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.12x = 12,377.07 × 4,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.12x = 53,907,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907,090.68/8,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.72

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