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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.08, 12,494.80 and 4,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.08, 12,494.80 and 4,170.60 is: 6,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.08 : 12,494.80 = 4,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.08/12,494.80 = 4,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.08x = 12,494.80 × 4,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.08x = 52,110,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110,812.88/8,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.24

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