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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.50, 12,250.46 and 3,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.50, 12,250.46 and 3,493.56 is: 5,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.50 : 12,250.46 = 3,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.50/12,250.46 = 3,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.50x = 12,250.46 × 3,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.50x = 42,797,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,717.04/8,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.08

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