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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.28, 12,519.48 and 4,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.28, 12,519.48 and 4,187.28 is: 6,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.28 : 12,519.48 = 4,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.28/12,519.48 = 4,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.28x = 12,519.48 × 4,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.28x = 52,422,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,568.21/8,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.95

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