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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.32, 12,666.70 and 3,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.32, 12,666.70 and 3,181.72 is: 4,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.32 : 12,666.70 = 3,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.32/12,666.70 = 3,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.32x = 12,666.70 × 3,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.32x = 40,301,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,892.72/8,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.27

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