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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.80, 12,251.70 and 3,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.80, 12,251.70 and 3,234.90 is: 4,852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.80 : 12,251.70 = 3,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.80/12,251.70 = 3,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.80x = 12,251.70 × 3,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.80x = 39,633,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633,024.33/8,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.35

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