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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.85, 12,238.53 and 4,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.85, 12,238.53 and 4,417.48 is: 6,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.85 : 12,238.53 = 4,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.85/12,238.53 = 4,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.85x = 12,238.53 × 4,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.85x = 54,063,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063,391.40/8,165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.67

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