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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.87, 12,517.19 and 4,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.87, 12,517.19 and 4,183.10 is: 6,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.87 : 12,517.19 = 4,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.87/12,517.19 = 4,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.87x = 12,517.19 × 4,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.87x = 52,360,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360,657.49/8,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.34

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