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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.86, 12,274.49 and 4,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.86, 12,274.49 and 4,285 is: 6,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.86 : 12,274.49 = 4,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.86/12,274.49 = 4,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.86x = 12,274.49 × 4,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.86x = 52,596,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596,189.65/8,177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.53

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