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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.02, 12,256.26 and 3,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.02, 12,256.26 and 3,554.02 is: 5,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.02 : 12,256.26 = 3,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.02/12,256.26 = 3,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.02x = 12,256.26 × 3,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.02x = 43,558,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558,993.17/8,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.91

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