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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.22, 12,246.62 and 2,969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.22, 12,246.62 and 2,969.08 is: 4,454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.22 : 12,246.62 = 2,969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.22/12,246.62 = 2,969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.22x = 12,246.62 × 2,969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.22x = 36,361,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,361,194.51/8,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.27

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