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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.60, 12,241.32 and 2,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.60, 12,241.32 and 2,966.28 is: 4,449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.60 : 12,241.32 = 2,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.60/12,241.32 = 2,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.60x = 12,241.32 × 2,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.60x = 36,311,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,311,182.69/8,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.57

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