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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.59, 12,680.93 and 4,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.59, 12,680.93 and 4,238.36 is: 6,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.59 : 12,680.93 = 4,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.59/12,680.93 = 4,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.59x = 12,680.93 × 4,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.59x = 53,746,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,746,261.88/8,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.56

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