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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.94, 12,243.62 and 2,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.94, 12,243.62 and 2,617.04 is: 3,924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.94 : 12,243.62 = 2,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.94/12,243.62 = 2,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.94x = 12,243.62 × 2,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.94x = 32,042,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,043.28/8,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.35

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