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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.51, 12,251.02 and 4,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.51, 12,251.02 and 4,858.46 is: 7,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.51 : 12,251.02 = 4,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.51/12,251.02 = 4,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.51x = 12,251.02 × 4,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.51x = 59,521,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521,090.63/8,167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.54

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