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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.09, 12,612.41 and 4,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.09, 12,612.41 and 4,246.02 is: 6,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.09 : 12,612.41 = 4,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.09/12,612.41 = 4,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.09x = 12,612.41 × 4,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.09x = 53,552,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552,545.11/8,403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.96

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