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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.15, 12,246.55 and 5,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.15, 12,246.55 and 5,041.46 is: 7,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.15 : 12,246.55 = 5,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.15/12,246.55 = 5,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.15x = 12,246.55 × 5,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.15x = 61,740,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740,509.98/8,166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.54

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