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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.67, 12,256.35 and 2,975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.67, 12,256.35 and 2,975.50 is: 4,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.67 : 12,256.35 = 2,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.67/12,256.35 = 2,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.67x = 12,256.35 × 2,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.67x = 36,468,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468,769.43/8,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.92

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