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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.35, 12,251.27 and 4,658.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.35, 12,251.27 and 4,658.03 is: 6,988.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.35 : 12,251.27 = 4,658.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.35/12,251.27 = 4,658.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.35x = 12,251.27 × 4,658.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.35x = 57,066,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066,759.91/8,166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.04

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