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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.16, 12,508.85 and 4,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.16, 12,508.85 and 4,180.19 is: 6,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.16 : 12,508.85 = 4,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.16/12,508.85 = 4,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.16x = 12,508.85 × 4,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.16x = 52,289,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,289,317.59/8,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.33

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