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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.59, 12,250.53 and 2,624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.59, 12,250.53 and 2,624.91 is: 3,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.59 : 12,250.53 = 2,624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.59/12,250.53 = 2,624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.59x = 12,250.53 × 2,624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.59x = 32,156,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156,538.70/8,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.09

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