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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.03, 12,249.86 and 2,618.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.03, 12,249.86 and 2,618.87 is: 3,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.03 : 12,249.86 = 2,618.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.03/12,249.86 = 2,618.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.03x = 12,249.86 × 2,618.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.03x = 32,080,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080,716.51/8,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.08

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