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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.89, 12,251.85 and 2,244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.89, 12,251.85 and 2,244.86 is: 3,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.89 : 12,251.85 = 2,244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.89/12,251.85 = 2,244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.89x = 12,251.85 × 2,244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.89x = 27,503,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,503,626.73/8,167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.29

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