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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.32, 12,246.45 and 2,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.32, 12,246.45 and 2,241.27 is: 3,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.32 : 12,246.45 = 2,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.32/12,246.45 = 2,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.32x = 12,246.45 × 2,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.32x = 27,447,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,546.66/8,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.89

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