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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.81, 12,250.29 and 2,619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.81, 12,250.29 and 2,619.24 is: 3,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.81 : 12,250.29 = 2,619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.81/12,250.29 = 2,619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.81x = 12,250.29 × 2,619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.81x = 32,086,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086,398.73/8,165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.36

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