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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.98, 12,436.94 and 4,139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.98, 12,436.94 and 4,139.03 is: 6,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.98 : 12,436.94 = 4,139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.98/12,436.94 = 4,139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.98x = 12,436.94 × 4,139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.98x = 51,476,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,476,909.21/8,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.55

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