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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.04, 12,246.78 and 2,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.04, 12,246.78 and 2,968.52 is: 4,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.04 : 12,246.78 = 2,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.04/12,246.78 = 2,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.04x = 12,246.78 × 2,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.04x = 36,354,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354,811.37/8,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.04

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