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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.08, 12,243.96 and 2,614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.08, 12,243.96 and 2,614.93 is: 3,922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.08 : 12,243.96 = 2,614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.08/12,243.96 = 2,614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.08x = 12,243.96 × 2,614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.08x = 32,017,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,136.59/8,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.19

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