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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.70, 12,445.23 and 4,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.70, 12,445.23 and 4,129.59 is: 6,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.70 : 12,445.23 = 4,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.70/12,445.23 = 4,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.70x = 12,445.23 × 4,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.70x = 51,393,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,697.36/8,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.96

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