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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.43, 12,242.42 and 2,615.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.43, 12,242.42 and 2,615.19 is: 3,922.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.43 : 12,242.42 = 2,615.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.43/12,242.42 = 2,615.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.43x = 12,242.42 × 2,615.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.43x = 32,016,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016,241.28/8,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.39

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