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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.48, 12,402.37 and 4,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.48, 12,402.37 and 4,372.16 is: 6,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.48 : 12,402.37 = 4,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.48/12,402.37 = 4,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.48x = 12,402.37 × 4,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.48x = 54,225,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225,146.02/8,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.85

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