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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.93, 12,263.81 and 4,010.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.93, 12,263.81 and 4,010.00 is: 6,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.93 : 12,263.81 = 4,010.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.93/12,263.81 = 4,010.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.93x = 12,263.81 × 4,010.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.93x = 49,177,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,796.73/8,178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.74

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