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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.46, 12,480.28 and 4,154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.46, 12,480.28 and 4,154.29 is: 6,234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.46 : 12,480.28 = 4,154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.46/12,480.28 = 4,154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.46x = 12,480.28 × 4,154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.46x = 51,846,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,846,660.81/8,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.97

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