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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.33, 12,521.81 and 4,181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.33, 12,521.81 and 4,181.31 is: 6,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.33 : 12,521.81 = 4,181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.33/12,521.81 = 4,181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.33x = 12,521.81 × 4,181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.33x = 52,357,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357,548.46/8,346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.12

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