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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.69, 12,193.16 and 4,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.69, 12,193.16 and 4,176.24 is: 6,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.69 : 12,193.16 = 4,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.69/12,193.16 = 4,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.69x = 12,193.16 × 4,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.69x = 50,921,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921,541.64/8,132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.34

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