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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.20, 12,237.30 and 2,612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.20, 12,237.30 and 2,612.34 is: 3,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.20 : 12,237.30 = 2,612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.20/12,237.30 = 2,612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.20x = 12,237.30 × 2,612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.20x = 31,967,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967,988.28/8,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.59

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