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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.28, 12,550.32 and 3,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.28, 12,550.32 and 3,171.68 is: 4,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.28 : 12,550.32 = 3,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.28/12,550.32 = 3,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.28x = 12,550.32 × 3,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.28x = 39,805,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,805,598.94/8,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.43

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