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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.37, 12,248.79 and 2,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.37, 12,248.79 and 2,242.84 is: 3,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.37 : 12,248.79 = 2,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.37/12,248.79 = 2,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.37x = 12,248.79 × 2,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.37x = 27,472,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472,014.92/8,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.63

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