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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.63, 12,216.33 and 2,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.63, 12,216.33 and 2,595.67 is: 3,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.63 : 12,216.33 = 2,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.63/12,216.33 = 2,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.63x = 12,216.33 × 2,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.63x = 31,709,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709,561.29/8,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.79

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