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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.36, 12,246.39 and 4,003.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.36, 12,246.39 and 4,003.58 is: 6,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.36 : 12,246.39 = 4,003.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.36/12,246.39 = 4,003.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.36x = 12,246.39 × 4,003.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.36x = 49,029,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029,340.84/8,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.56

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