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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.10, 12,245.04 and 2,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.10, 12,245.04 and 2,615.76 is: 3,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.10 : 12,245.04 = 2,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.10/12,245.04 = 2,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.10x = 12,245.04 × 2,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.10x = 32,030,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030,085.83/8,162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.25

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