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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.50, 12,256.46 and 3,497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.50, 12,256.46 and 3,497.56 is: 5,244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.50 : 12,256.46 = 3,497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.50/12,256.46 = 3,497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.50x = 12,256.46 × 3,497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.50x = 42,867,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,867,704.24/8,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.08

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