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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.60, 12,250.24 and 4,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.60, 12,250.24 and 4,009.92 is: 6,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.60 : 12,250.24 = 4,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.60/12,250.24 = 4,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.60x = 12,250.24 × 4,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.60x = 49,122,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122,482.38/8,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.84

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