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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.44, 12,252.13 and 2,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.44, 12,252.13 and 2,970.32 is: 4,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.44 : 12,252.13 = 2,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.44/12,252.13 = 2,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.44x = 12,252.13 × 2,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.44x = 36,392,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392,708.73/8,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.46

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