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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.42, 12,507.72 and 4,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.42, 12,507.72 and 4,179.44 is: 6,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.42 : 12,507.72 = 4,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.42/12,507.72 = 4,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.42x = 12,507.72 × 4,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.42x = 52,275,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,202.74/8,342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.20

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