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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.38, 12,397.26 and 4,103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.38, 12,397.26 and 4,103.98 is: 6,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.38 : 12,397.26 = 4,103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.38/12,397.26 = 4,103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.38x = 12,397.26 × 4,103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.38x = 50,878,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,878,107.09/8,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.85

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