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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.91, 12,559.37 and 3,182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.91, 12,559.37 and 3,182.43 is: 4,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.91 : 12,559.37 = 3,182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.91/12,559.37 = 3,182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.91x = 12,559.37 × 3,182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.91x = 39,969,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,299.96/8,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.65

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