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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.81, 12,238.76 and 2,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.81, 12,238.76 and 2,612.66 is: 3,918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.81 : 12,238.76 = 2,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.81/12,238.76 = 2,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.81x = 12,238.76 × 2,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.81x = 31,975,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975,664.04/8,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.68

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