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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.92, 12,519.09 and 4,185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.92, 12,519.09 and 4,185.09 is: 6,273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.92 : 12,519.09 = 4,185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.92/12,519.09 = 4,185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.92x = 12,519.09 × 4,185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.92x = 52,393,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393,518.37/8,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.98

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