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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.19, 12,367.62 and 4,557.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.19, 12,367.62 and 4,557.31 is: 6,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.19 : 12,367.62 = 4,557.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.19/12,367.62 = 4,557.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.19x = 12,367.62 × 4,557.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.19x = 56,363,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,363,016.46/8,259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.28

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