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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.68, 12,248.79 and 2,619.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.68, 12,248.79 and 2,619.27 is: 3,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.68 : 12,248.79 = 2,619.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.68/12,248.79 = 2,619.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.68x = 12,248.79 × 2,619.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.68x = 32,082,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082,888.18/8,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.51

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