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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.08, 12,797.76 and 4,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.08, 12,797.76 and 4,150.24 is: 6,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.08 : 12,797.76 = 4,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.08/12,797.76 = 4,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.08x = 12,797.76 × 4,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.08x = 53,113,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,775.46/8,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.73

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