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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.38, 12,249.62 and 2,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.38, 12,249.62 and 2,010.38 is: 3,015.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.38 : 12,249.62 = 2,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.38/12,249.62 = 2,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.38x = 12,249.62 × 2,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.38x = 24,626,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,626,334.83/8,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.58

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