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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.30, 12,245.04 and 2,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.30, 12,245.04 and 2,970.50 is: 4,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.30 : 12,245.04 = 2,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.30/12,245.04 = 2,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.30x = 12,245.04 × 2,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.30x = 36,373,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373,891.32/8,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.06

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