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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.84, 12,253.48 and 2,621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.84, 12,253.48 and 2,621.57 is: 3,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.84 : 12,253.48 = 2,621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.84/12,253.48 = 2,621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.84x = 12,253.48 × 2,621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.84x = 32,123,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,287.74/8,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.90

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