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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.59, 12,442.59 and 4,135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.59, 12,442.59 and 4,135.59 is: 6,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.59 : 12,442.59 = 4,135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.59/12,442.59 = 4,135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.59x = 12,442.59 × 4,135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.59x = 51,457,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457,450.78/8,293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.48

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