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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.90, 12,242.85 and 2,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.90, 12,242.85 and 2,615.29 is: 3,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.90 : 12,242.85 = 2,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.90/12,242.85 = 2,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.90x = 12,242.85 × 2,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.90x = 32,018,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,603.18/8,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.94

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