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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.04, 12,240.84 and 4,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.04, 12,240.84 and 4,697 is: 7,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.04 : 12,240.84 = 4,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.04/12,240.84 = 4,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.04x = 12,240.84 × 4,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.04x = 57,495,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495,225.48/8,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.91

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