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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.24, 12,238.38 and 2,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.24, 12,238.38 and 2,687.24 is: 4,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.24 : 12,238.38 = 2,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.24/12,238.38 = 2,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.24x = 12,238.38 × 2,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.24x = 32,887,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,887,464.27/8,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.70

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