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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.22, 12,524.69 and 4,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.22, 12,524.69 and 4,183.20 is: 6,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.22 : 12,524.69 = 4,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.22/12,524.69 = 4,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.22x = 12,524.69 × 4,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.22x = 52,393,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393,293.67/8,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.98

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