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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.25, 12,166.92 and 2,639.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.25, 12,166.92 and 2,639.25 is: 3,958.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.25 : 12,166.92 = 2,639.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.25/12,166.92 = 2,639.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.25x = 12,166.92 × 2,639.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.25x = 32,111,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111,543.61/8,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.89

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