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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.13, 12,250.73 and 4,660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.13, 12,250.73 and 4,660.09 is: 6,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.13 : 12,250.73 = 4,660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.13/12,250.73 = 4,660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.13x = 12,250.73 × 4,660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.13x = 57,089,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089,504.37/8,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.01

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