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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.49, 12,458.33 and 4,153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.49, 12,458.33 and 4,153.66 is: 6,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.49 : 12,458.33 = 4,153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.49/12,458.33 = 4,153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.49x = 12,458.33 × 4,153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.49x = 51,747,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,747,666.99/8,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.29

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