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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.26, 12,237.55 and 2,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.26, 12,237.55 and 2,965.50 is: 4,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.26 : 12,237.55 = 2,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.26/12,237.55 = 2,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.26x = 12,237.55 × 2,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.26x = 36,290,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,290,454.53/8,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.58

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