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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.54, 12,240.09 and 4,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.54, 12,240.09 and 4,696.50 is: 7,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.54 : 12,240.09 = 4,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.54/12,240.09 = 4,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.54x = 12,240.09 × 4,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.54x = 57,485,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,485,582.69/8,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.16

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