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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.76, 12,250.21 and 3,490.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.76, 12,250.21 and 3,490.41 is: 5,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.76 : 12,250.21 = 3,490.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.76/12,250.21 = 3,490.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.76x = 12,250.21 × 3,490.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.76x = 42,758,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,758,255.49/8,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.01

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