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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.20, 12,245.28 and 2,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.20, 12,245.28 and 2,966.56 is: 4,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.20 : 12,245.28 = 2,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.20/12,245.28 = 2,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.20x = 12,245.28 × 2,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.20x = 36,326,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,326,357.84/8,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.20

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