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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.76, 12,413.48 and 4,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.76, 12,413.48 and 4,058.21 is: 6,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.76 : 12,413.48 = 4,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.76/12,413.48 = 4,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.76x = 12,413.48 × 4,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.76x = 50,376,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376,519.41/8,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.50

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