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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.58, 12,391.23 and 4,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.58, 12,391.23 and 4,100.64 is: 6,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.58 : 12,391.23 = 4,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.58/12,391.23 = 4,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.58x = 12,391.23 × 4,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.58x = 50,811,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811,973.39/8,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.88

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