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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.52, 12,264.66 and 4,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.52, 12,264.66 and 4,010.54 is: 6,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.52 : 12,264.66 = 4,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.52/12,264.66 = 4,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.52x = 12,264.66 × 4,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.52x = 49,187,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,187,848.19/8,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.54

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