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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.27, 12,246.57 and 2,971.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.27, 12,246.57 and 2,971.50 is: 4,454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.27 : 12,246.57 = 2,971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.27/12,246.57 = 2,971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.27x = 12,246.57 × 2,971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.27x = 36,390,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390,682.76/8,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.58

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