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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.30, 12,256.69 and 4,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.30, 12,256.69 and 4,862.24 is: 7,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.30 : 12,256.69 = 4,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.30/12,256.69 = 4,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.30x = 12,256.69 × 4,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.30x = 59,594,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,594,968.39/8,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.21

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