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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.36, 12,453.50 and 4,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.36, 12,453.50 and 4,140 is: 6,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.36 : 12,453.50 = 4,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.36/12,453.50 = 4,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.36x = 12,453.50 × 4,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.36x = 51,557,490
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,557,490/8,300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.48

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