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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.22, 12,383.38 and 4,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.22, 12,383.38 and 4,096.18 is: 6,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.22 : 12,383.38 = 4,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.22/12,383.38 = 4,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.22x = 12,383.38 × 4,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.22x = 50,724,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,724,553.49/8,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.29

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