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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.54, 12,379.37 and 4,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.54, 12,379.37 and 4,360.10 is: 6,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.54 : 12,379.37 = 4,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.54/12,379.37 = 4,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.54x = 12,379.37 × 4,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.54x = 53,975,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975,207.44/8,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.57

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