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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.80, 12,253.19 and 5,396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.80, 12,253.19 and 5,396.79 is: 8,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.80 : 12,253.19 = 5,396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.80/12,253.19 = 5,396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.80x = 12,253.19 × 5,396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.80x = 66,127,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127,866.28/8,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.17

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