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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.56, 12,182.22 and 2,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.56, 12,182.22 and 2,649.56 is: 3,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.56 : 12,182.22 = 2,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.56/12,182.22 = 2,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.56x = 12,182.22 × 2,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.56x = 32,277,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,277,522.82/8,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.30

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