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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.68, 12,497.02 and 4,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.68, 12,497.02 and 4,173.54 is: 6,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.68 : 12,497.02 = 4,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.68/12,497.02 = 4,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.68x = 12,497.02 × 4,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.68x = 52,156,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156,791.98/8,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.06

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