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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.54, 12,373.06 and 4,092.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.54, 12,373.06 and 4,092.45 is: 6,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.54 : 12,373.06 = 4,092.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.54/12,373.06 = 4,092.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.54x = 12,373.06 × 4,092.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.54x = 50,636,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,636,129.40/8,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.85

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