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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.05, 12,498.97 and 6,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.05, 12,498.97 and 6,167.52 is: 9,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.05 : 12,498.97 = 6,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.05/12,498.97 = 6,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.05x = 12,498.97 × 6,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.05x = 77,087,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,087,647.45/8,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.10

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