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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.87, 12,525.28 and 4,196.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.87, 12,525.28 and 4,196.00 is: 6,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.87 : 12,525.28 = 4,196.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.87/12,525.28 = 4,196.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.87x = 12,525.28 × 4,196.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.87x = 52,556,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556,119.31/8,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.96

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