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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.41, 12,251.13 and 2,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.41, 12,251.13 and 2,973.69 is: 4,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.41 : 12,251.13 = 2,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.41/12,251.13 = 2,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.41x = 12,251.13 × 2,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.41x = 36,431,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431,062.77/8,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.54

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