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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.15, 12,249.33 and 2,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.15, 12,249.33 and 2,975.81 is: 4,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.15 : 12,249.33 = 2,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.15/12,249.33 = 2,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.15x = 12,249.33 × 2,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.15x = 36,451,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,606.30/8,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.02

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