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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.92, 12,243.84 and 2,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.92, 12,243.84 and 2,964.80 is: 4,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.92 : 12,243.84 = 2,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.92/12,243.84 = 2,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.92x = 12,243.84 × 2,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.92x = 36,300,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300,475.61/8,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.18

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