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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.04, 12,248.28 and 2,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.04, 12,248.28 and 2,969.52 is: 4,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.04 : 12,248.28 = 2,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.04/12,248.28 = 2,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.04x = 12,248.28 × 2,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.04x = 36,371,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371,512.43/8,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.54

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