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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.39, 12,249.60 and 2,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.39, 12,249.60 and 2,243.35 is: 3,365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.39 : 12,249.60 = 2,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.39/12,249.60 = 2,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.39x = 12,249.60 × 2,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.39x = 27,480,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480,147.06/8,166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.03

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