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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.96, 12,825.84 and 4,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.96, 12,825.84 and 4,167 is: 6,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.96 : 12,825.84 = 4,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.96/12,825.84 = 4,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.96x = 12,825.84 × 4,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.96x = 53,445,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445,275.28/8,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.02

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