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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.90, 12,250.38 and 4,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.90, 12,250.38 and 4,278.90 is: 6,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.90 : 12,250.38 = 4,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.90/12,250.38 = 4,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.90x = 12,250.38 × 4,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.90x = 52,418,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,418,150.98/8,166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.37

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