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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.66, 12,520.41 and 4,186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.66, 12,520.41 and 4,186.96 is: 6,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.66 : 12,520.41 = 4,186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.66/12,520.41 = 4,186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.66x = 12,520.41 × 4,186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.66x = 52,422,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,455.85/8,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.90

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