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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.30, 12,383.73 and 4,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.30, 12,383.73 and 4,101.06 is: 6,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.30 : 12,383.73 = 4,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.30/12,383.73 = 4,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.30x = 12,383.73 × 4,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.30x = 50,786,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,786,419.75/8,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.77

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