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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.99, 12,492.08 and 4,167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.99, 12,492.08 and 4,167.02 is: 6,250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.99 : 12,492.08 = 4,167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.99/12,492.08 = 4,167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.99x = 12,492.08 × 4,167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.99x = 52,054,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054,663.91/8,327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.57

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