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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.07, 12,249.95 and 2,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.07, 12,249.95 and 2,618.28 is: 3,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.07 : 12,249.95 = 2,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.07/12,249.95 = 2,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.07x = 12,249.95 × 2,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.07x = 32,073,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073,785.99/8,165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.17

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