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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.19, 12,541.91 and 4,201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.19, 12,541.91 and 4,201.11 is: 6,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.19 : 12,541.91 = 4,201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.19/12,541.91 = 4,201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.19x = 12,541.91 × 4,201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.19x = 52,689,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,689,922.51/8,360.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.48

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