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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.37, 12,246.88 and 4,472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.37, 12,246.88 and 4,472.34 is: 6,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.37 : 12,246.88 = 4,472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.37/12,246.88 = 4,472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.37x = 12,246.88 × 4,472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.37x = 54,772,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,772,127.70/8,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.40

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