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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.51, 12,550.86 and 4,206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.51, 12,550.86 and 4,206.54 is: 6,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.51 : 12,550.86 = 4,206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.51/12,550.86 = 4,206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.51x = 12,550.86 × 4,206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.51x = 52,795,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,795,694.62/8,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.61

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