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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.24, 12,552.12 and 3,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.24, 12,552.12 and 3,170.16 is: 4,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.24 : 12,552.12 = 3,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.24/12,552.12 = 3,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.24x = 12,552.12 × 3,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.24x = 39,792,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,228.74/8,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.42

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