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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.88, 12,250.65 and 2,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.88, 12,250.65 and 2,619.72 is: 3,930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.88 : 12,250.65 = 2,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.88/12,250.65 = 2,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.88x = 12,250.65 × 2,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.88x = 32,093,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093,272.82/8,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.17

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