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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.05, 12,252.11 and 2,902.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.05, 12,252.11 and 2,902.77 is: 4,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.05 : 12,252.11 = 2,902.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.05/12,252.11 = 2,902.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.05x = 12,252.11 × 2,902.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.05x = 35,565,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,565,042.83/8,167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.70

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