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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.39, 12,384.87 and 4,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.39, 12,384.87 and 4,367.53 is: 6,548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.39 : 12,384.87 = 4,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.39/12,384.87 = 4,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.39x = 12,384.87 × 4,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.39x = 54,091,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091,291.27/8,260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.27

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