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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.98, 12,248.28 and 2,616.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.98, 12,248.28 and 2,616.93 is: 3,925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.98 : 12,248.28 = 2,616.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.98/12,248.28 = 2,616.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.98x = 12,248.28 × 2,616.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.98x = 32,052,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,891.38/8,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.65

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