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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121, 12,181.98 and 2,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121, 12,181.98 and 2,649 is: 3,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121 : 12,181.98 = 2,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121/12,181.98 = 2,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121x = 12,181.98 × 2,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121x = 32,270,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270,065.02/8,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.66

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