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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.89, 12,251.39 and 4,007.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.89, 12,251.39 and 4,007.00 is: 6,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.89 : 12,251.39 = 4,007.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.89/12,251.39 = 4,007.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.89x = 12,251.39 × 4,007.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.89x = 49,091,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,091,330.32/8,166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.02

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