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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.92, 12,675.36 and 4,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.92, 12,675.36 and 4,071 is: 6,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.92 : 12,675.36 = 4,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.92/12,675.36 = 4,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.92x = 12,675.36 × 4,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.92x = 51,601,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,601,390.56/8,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.40

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