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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.14, 12,241.50 and 2,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.14, 12,241.50 and 2,317.18 is: 3,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.14 : 12,241.50 = 2,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.14/12,241.50 = 2,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.14x = 12,241.50 × 2,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.14x = 28,365,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365,758.97/8,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.28

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