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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.03, 12,244.92 and 2,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.03, 12,244.92 and 2,966.31 is: 4,451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.03 : 12,244.92 = 2,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.03/12,244.92 = 2,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.03x = 12,244.92 × 2,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.03x = 36,322,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322,228.65/8,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.24

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