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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.49, 12,491.33 and 4,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.49, 12,491.33 and 4,166.52 is: 6,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.49 : 12,491.33 = 4,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.49/12,491.33 = 4,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.49x = 12,491.33 × 4,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.49x = 52,045,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,045,376.27/8,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.83

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