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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.48, 12,244.53 and 2,614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.48, 12,244.53 and 2,614.43 is: 3,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.48 : 12,244.53 = 2,614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.48/12,244.53 = 2,614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.48x = 12,244.53 × 2,614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.48x = 32,012,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,466.57/8,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.90

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