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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.02, 12,249.72 and 2,624.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.02, 12,249.72 and 2,624.37 is: 3,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.02 : 12,249.72 = 2,624.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.02/12,249.72 = 2,624.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.02x = 12,249.72 × 2,624.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.02x = 32,147,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,797.68/8,167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.29

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