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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.27, 12,253.61 and 2,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.27, 12,253.61 and 2,902.84 is: 4,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.27 : 12,253.61 = 2,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.27/12,253.61 = 2,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.27x = 12,253.61 × 2,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.27x = 35,570,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,245.88/8,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.69

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