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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.54, 12,380.49 and 3,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.54, 12,380.49 and 3,059.46 is: 4,589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.54 : 12,380.49 = 3,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.54/12,380.49 = 3,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.54x = 12,380.49 × 3,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.54x = 37,877,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877,613.94/8,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.26

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