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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.01, 12,253.39 and 2,973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.01, 12,253.39 and 2,973.41 is: 4,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.01 : 12,253.39 = 2,973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.01/12,253.39 = 2,973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.01x = 12,253.39 × 2,973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.01x = 36,434,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434,283.66/8,167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.16

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