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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.75, 12,251.63 and 3,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.75, 12,251.63 and 3,550.75 is: 5,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.75 : 12,251.63 = 3,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.75/12,251.63 = 3,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.75x = 12,251.63 × 3,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.75x = 43,502,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502,457.47/8,167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.13

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