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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.59, 12,249.94 and 2,619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.59, 12,249.94 and 2,619.94 is: 3,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.59 : 12,249.94 = 2,619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.59/12,249.94 = 2,619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.59x = 12,249.94 × 2,619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.59x = 32,094,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,046.55/8,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.92

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