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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.24, 12,242.88 and 3,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.24, 12,242.88 and 3,546 is: 5,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.24 : 12,242.88 = 3,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.24/12,242.88 = 3,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.24x = 12,242.88 × 3,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.24x = 43,413,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413,252.48/8,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.19

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