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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.46, 12,540.33 and 3,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.46, 12,540.33 and 3,166.50 is: 4,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.46 : 12,540.33 = 3,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.46/12,540.33 = 3,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.46x = 12,540.33 × 3,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.46x = 39,708,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708,954.95/8,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.91

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