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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.24, 12,246.14 and 2,617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.24, 12,246.14 and 2,617.96 is: 3,926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.24 : 12,246.14 = 2,617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.24/12,246.14 = 2,617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.24x = 12,246.14 × 2,617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.24x = 32,059,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,904.67/8,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.87

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