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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.48, 12,249.68 and 2,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.48, 12,249.68 and 2,010.48 is: 3,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.48 : 12,249.68 = 2,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.48/12,249.68 = 2,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.48x = 12,249.68 × 2,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.48x = 24,627,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627,736.65/8,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.71

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