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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.59, 12,404.23 and 4,052.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.59, 12,404.23 and 4,052.03 is: 6,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.59 : 12,404.23 = 4,052.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.59/12,404.23 = 4,052.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.59x = 12,404.23 × 4,052.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.59x = 50,262,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,262,250.07/8,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.23

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