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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.68, 12,244.68 and 4,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.68, 12,244.68 and 4,267.29 is: 6,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.68 : 12,244.68 = 4,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.68/12,244.68 = 4,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.68x = 12,244.68 × 4,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.68x = 52,251,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,600.52/8,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.01

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