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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361, 12,541.50 and 3,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361, 12,541.50 and 3,168.90 is: 4,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361 : 12,541.50 = 3,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361/12,541.50 = 3,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361x = 12,541.50 × 3,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361x = 39,742,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,742,759.35/8,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.35

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