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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.68, 12,251.52 and 4,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.68, 12,251.52 and 4,703.04 is: 7,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.68 : 12,251.52 = 4,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.68/12,251.52 = 4,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.68x = 12,251.52 × 4,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.68x = 57,619,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,619,388.62/8,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.56

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