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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.74, 12,253.20 and 2,620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.74, 12,253.20 and 2,620.66 is: 3,931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.74 : 12,253.20 = 2,620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.74/12,253.20 = 2,620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.74x = 12,253.20 × 2,620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.74x = 32,111,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111,416.67/8,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.49

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