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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.38, 12,249.90 and 2,619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.38, 12,249.90 and 2,619.22 is: 3,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.38 : 12,249.90 = 2,619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.38/12,249.90 = 2,619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.38x = 12,249.90 × 2,619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.38x = 32,085,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,183.08/8,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.42

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