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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.52, 12,244.77 and 2,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.52, 12,244.77 and 2,617.02 is: 3,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.52 : 12,244.77 = 2,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.52/12,244.77 = 2,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.52x = 12,244.77 × 2,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.52x = 32,044,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,807.99/8,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.41

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