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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.95, 12,459.01 and 4,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.95, 12,459.01 and 4,154.12 is: 6,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.95 : 12,459.01 = 4,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.95/12,459.01 = 4,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.95x = 12,459.01 × 4,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.95x = 51,756,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,756,222.62/8,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.98

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