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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.89, 12,376.67 and 4,362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.89, 12,376.67 and 4,362.03 is: 6,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.89 : 12,376.67 = 4,362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.89/12,376.67 = 4,362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.89x = 12,376.67 × 4,362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.89x = 53,987,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987,384.03/8,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.05

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