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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.62, 12,390.53 and 4,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.62, 12,390.53 and 4,101.10 is: 6,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.62 : 12,390.53 = 4,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.62/12,390.53 = 4,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.62x = 12,390.53 × 4,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.62x = 50,814,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,814,802.58/8,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.96

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