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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.27, 12,247.24 and 2,617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.27, 12,247.24 and 2,617.12 is: 3,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.27 : 12,247.24 = 2,617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.27/12,247.24 = 2,617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.27x = 12,247.24 × 2,617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.27x = 32,052,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,496.75/8,165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.47

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