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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.61, 12,262.24 and 2,979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.61, 12,262.24 and 2,979.49 is: 4,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.61 : 12,262.24 = 2,979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.61/12,262.24 = 2,979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.61x = 12,262.24 × 2,979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.61x = 36,535,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,535,221.46/8,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.90

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