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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.36, 12,254.64 and 4,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.36, 12,254.64 and 4,274.56 is: 6,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.36 : 12,254.64 = 4,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.36/12,254.64 = 4,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.36x = 12,254.64 × 4,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.36x = 52,383,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,383,193.96/8,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.72

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