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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.03, 12,385.86 and 4,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.03, 12,385.86 and 4,098.30 is: 6,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.03 : 12,385.86 = 4,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.03/12,385.86 = 4,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.03x = 12,385.86 × 4,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.03x = 50,760,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760,908.11/8,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.35

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