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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.53, 12,233.66 and 2,957.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.53, 12,233.66 and 2,957.73 is: 4,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.53 : 12,233.66 = 2,957.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.53/12,233.66 = 2,957.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.53x = 12,233.66 × 2,957.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.53x = 36,183,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,848.40/8,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.36

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