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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.07, 12,247.86 and 2,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.07, 12,247.86 and 2,541.62 is: 3,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.07 : 12,247.86 = 2,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.07/12,247.86 = 2,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.07x = 12,247.86 × 2,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.07x = 31,129,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129,393.23/8,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.98

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