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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.14, 12,246.52 and 2,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.14, 12,246.52 and 2,616.80 is: 3,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.14 : 12,246.52 = 2,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.14/12,246.52 = 2,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.14x = 12,246.52 × 2,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.14x = 32,046,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046,693.54/8,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.78

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