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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.90, 12,248.91 and 2,619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.90, 12,248.91 and 2,619.25 is: 3,928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.90 : 12,248.91 = 2,619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.90/12,248.91 = 2,619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.90x = 12,248.91 × 2,619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.90x = 32,082,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082,926.90/8,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.89

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