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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.55, 12,240.39 and 4,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.55, 12,240.39 and 4,001.18 is: 5,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.55 : 12,240.39 = 4,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.55/12,240.39 = 4,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.55x = 12,240.39 × 4,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.55x = 48,976,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,976,003.66/8,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.41

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