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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.34, 12,252.63 and 2,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.34, 12,252.63 and 2,973.62 is: 4,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.34 : 12,252.63 = 2,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.34/12,252.63 = 2,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.34x = 12,252.63 × 2,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.34x = 36,434,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434,665.62/8,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.02

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