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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.24, 12,245.64 and 2,897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.24, 12,245.64 and 2,897.73 is: 4,346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.24 : 12,245.64 = 2,897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.24/12,245.64 = 2,897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.24x = 12,245.64 × 2,897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.24x = 35,484,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,558.40/8,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.87

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