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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.70, 12,260.55 and 4,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.70, 12,260.55 and 4,279.30 is: 6,418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.70 : 12,260.55 = 4,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.70/12,260.55 = 4,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.70x = 12,260.55 × 4,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.70x = 52,466,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,571.62/8,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.95

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