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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.60, 12,251.04 and 2,972.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.60, 12,251.04 and 2,972.64 is: 4,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.60 : 12,251.04 = 2,972.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.60/12,251.04 = 2,972.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.60x = 12,251.04 × 2,972.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.60x = 36,417,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,417,931.55/8,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.74

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