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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.27, 12,250.24 and 2,619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.27, 12,250.24 and 2,619.12 is: 3,928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.27 : 12,250.24 = 2,619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.27/12,250.24 = 2,619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.27x = 12,250.24 × 2,619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.27x = 32,084,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,848.59/8,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.47

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