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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.38, 12,508.02 and 4,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.38, 12,508.02 and 4,179.60 is: 6,267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.38 : 12,508.02 = 4,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.38/12,508.02 = 4,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.38x = 12,508.02 × 4,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.38x = 52,278,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,278,520.39/8,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.37

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