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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.74, 12,527.82 and 4,190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.74, 12,527.82 and 4,190.91 is: 6,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.74 : 12,527.82 = 4,190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.74/12,527.82 = 4,190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.74x = 12,527.82 × 4,190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.74x = 52,502,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,502,966.12/8,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.71

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