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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.88, 12,375.84 and 4,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.88, 12,375.84 and 4,301.52 is: 6,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.88 : 12,375.84 = 4,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.88/12,375.84 = 4,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.88x = 12,375.84 × 4,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.88x = 53,234,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,923.28/8,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,448.90

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