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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.40, 12,234.90 and 2,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.40, 12,234.90 and 2,958.60 is: 4,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.40 : 12,234.90 = 2,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.40/12,234.90 = 2,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.40x = 12,234.90 × 2,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.40x = 36,198,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,198,175.14/8,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.64

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