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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.90, 12,240.47 and 3,544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.90, 12,240.47 and 3,544.42 is: 5,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.90 : 12,240.47 = 3,544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.90/12,240.47 = 3,544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.90x = 12,240.47 × 3,544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.90x = 43,385,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,385,366.68/8,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.64

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