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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.43, 12,252.68 and 3,490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.43, 12,252.68 and 3,490.76 is: 5,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.43 : 12,252.68 = 3,490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.43/12,252.68 = 3,490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.43x = 12,252.68 × 3,490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.43x = 42,771,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771,181.69/8,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.88

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