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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.33, 12,399.35 and 4,105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.33, 12,399.35 and 4,105.47 is: 6,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.33 : 12,399.35 = 4,105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.33/12,399.35 = 4,105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.33x = 12,399.35 × 4,105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.33x = 50,905,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,905,138.92/8,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.88

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