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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.56, 12,511.51 and 4,173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.56, 12,511.51 and 4,173.83 is: 6,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.56 : 12,511.51 = 4,173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.56/12,511.51 = 4,173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.56x = 12,511.51 × 4,173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.56x = 52,220,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220,842.79/8,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.57

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