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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.24, 12,250.09 and 3,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.24, 12,250.09 and 3,493.30 is: 5,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.24 : 12,250.09 = 3,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.24/12,250.09 = 3,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.24x = 12,250.09 × 3,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.24x = 42,793,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,793,239.40/8,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.70

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