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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.56, 12,239.28 and 2,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.56, 12,239.28 and 2,612.88 is: 3,919.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.56 : 12,239.28 = 2,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.56/12,239.28 = 2,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.56x = 12,239.28 × 2,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.56x = 31,979,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,979,769.93/8,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.78

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