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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.04, 12,256.59 and 5,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.04, 12,256.59 and 5,052.13 is: 7,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.04 : 12,256.59 = 5,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.04/12,256.59 = 5,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.04x = 12,256.59 × 5,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.04x = 61,921,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,921,886.04/8,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.85

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