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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.84, 12,254.85 and 2,904.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.84, 12,254.85 and 2,904.93 is: 4,357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.84 : 12,254.85 = 2,904.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.84/12,254.85 = 2,904.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.84x = 12,254.85 × 2,904.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.84x = 35,599,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599,481.41/8,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.43

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