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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.22, 12,381.88 and 4,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.22, 12,381.88 and 4,095.18 is: 6,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.22 : 12,381.88 = 4,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.22/12,381.88 = 4,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.22x = 12,381.88 × 4,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.22x = 50,706,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706,027.34/8,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.79

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