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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.02, 12,234.24 and 2,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.02, 12,234.24 and 2,963.25 is: 4,442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.02 : 12,234.24 = 2,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.02/12,234.24 = 2,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.02x = 12,234.24 × 2,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.02x = 36,253,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253,111.68/8,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.23

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