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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.60, 12,254.74 and 4,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.60, 12,254.74 and 4,012.92 is: 6,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.60 : 12,254.74 = 4,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.60/12,254.74 = 4,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.60x = 12,254.74 × 4,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.60x = 49,177,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,291.24/8,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.34

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