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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.59, 12,549.06 and 4,203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.59, 12,549.06 and 4,203.47 is: 6,305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.59 : 12,549.06 = 4,203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.59/12,549.06 = 4,203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.59x = 12,549.06 × 4,203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.59x = 52,749,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,749,534.49/8,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.54

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