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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.95, 12,250.01 and 2,617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.95, 12,250.01 and 2,617.45 is: 3,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.95 : 12,250.01 = 2,617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.95/12,250.01 = 2,617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.95x = 12,250.01 × 2,617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.95x = 32,063,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,744.96/8,165.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.52

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