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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.92, 12,247.97 and 2,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.92, 12,247.97 and 2,243.26 is: 3,364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.92 : 12,247.97 = 2,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.92/12,247.97 = 2,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.92x = 12,247.97 × 2,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.92x = 27,475,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,381.18/8,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.64

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