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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.26, 12,541.26 and 3,166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.26, 12,541.26 and 3,166.13 is: 4,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.26 : 12,541.26 = 3,166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.26/12,541.26 = 3,166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.26x = 12,541.26 × 3,166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.26x = 39,707,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,707,259.52/8,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.52

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