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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.09, 12,444.84 and 4,137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.09, 12,444.84 and 4,137.09 is: 6,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.09 : 12,444.84 = 4,137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.09/12,444.84 = 4,137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.09x = 12,444.84 × 4,137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.09x = 51,485,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,485,423.12/8,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.73

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