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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.04, 12,241.27 and 2,317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.04, 12,241.27 and 2,317.63 is: 3,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.04 : 12,241.27 = 2,317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.04/12,241.27 = 2,317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.04x = 12,241.27 × 2,317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.04x = 28,370,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370,734.59/8,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.36

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