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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.39, 12,383.37 and 4,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.39, 12,383.37 and 4,366.53 is: 6,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.39 : 12,383.37 = 4,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.39/12,383.37 = 4,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.39x = 12,383.37 × 4,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.39x = 54,072,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,072,356.61/8,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.77

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