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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.72, 12,252.12 and 3,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.72, 12,252.12 and 3,485.12 is: 5,227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.72 : 12,252.12 = 3,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.72/12,252.12 = 3,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.72x = 12,252.12 × 3,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.72x = 42,700,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,108.45/8,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.91

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