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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.41, 12,370.80 and 4,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.41, 12,370.80 and 4,096.38 is: 6,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.41 : 12,370.80 = 4,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.41/12,370.80 = 4,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.41x = 12,370.80 × 4,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.41x = 50,675,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,675,497.70/8,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.95

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