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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.97, 12,466.50 and 4,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.97, 12,466.50 and 4,159.13 is: 6,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.97 : 12,466.50 = 4,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.97/12,466.50 = 4,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.97x = 12,466.50 × 4,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.97x = 51,849,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,849,731.81/8,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.46

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