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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.12, 12,245.90 and 2,615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.12, 12,245.90 and 2,615.97 is: 3,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.12 : 12,245.90 = 2,615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.12/12,245.90 = 2,615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.12x = 12,245.90 × 2,615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.12x = 32,034,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,893.94/8,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.34

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