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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.57, 12,345.91 and 2,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.57, 12,345.91 and 2,966.16 is: 4,448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.57 : 12,345.91 = 2,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.57/12,345.91 = 2,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.57x = 12,345.91 × 2,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.57x = 36,619,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619,944.41/8,232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.18

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