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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.04, 12,241.90 and 2,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.04, 12,241.90 and 2,964.32 is: 4,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.04 : 12,241.90 = 2,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.04/12,241.90 = 2,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.04x = 12,241.90 × 2,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.04x = 36,288,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,288,909.01/8,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.24

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