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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.09, 12,249.79 and 2,624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.09, 12,249.79 and 2,624.41 is: 3,936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.09 : 12,249.79 = 2,624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.09/12,249.79 = 2,624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.09x = 12,249.79 × 2,624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.09x = 32,148,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,471.37/8,167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.34

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