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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.28, 12,520.98 and 4,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.28, 12,520.98 and 4,188.28 is: 6,279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.28 : 12,520.98 = 4,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.28/12,520.98 = 4,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.28x = 12,520.98 × 4,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.28x = 52,441,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441,370.11/8,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.44

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