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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.80, 12,245.53 and 2,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.80, 12,245.53 and 2,617.16 is: 3,925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.80 : 12,245.53 = 2,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.80/12,245.53 = 2,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.80x = 12,245.53 × 2,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.80x = 32,048,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,511.29/8,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.69

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