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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.67, 12,521.71 and 4,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.67, 12,521.71 and 4,186.84 is: 6,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.67 : 12,521.71 = 4,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.67/12,521.71 = 4,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.67x = 12,521.71 × 4,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.67x = 52,426,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426,396.30/8,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.60

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