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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.64, 12,233.16 and 2,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.64, 12,233.16 and 2,963.52 is: 4,441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.64 : 12,233.16 = 2,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.64/12,233.16 = 2,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.64x = 12,233.16 × 2,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.64x = 36,253,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253,214.32/8,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.36

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