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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.92, 12,253.86 and 2,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.92, 12,253.86 and 2,621.28 is: 3,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.92 : 12,253.86 = 2,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.92/12,253.86 = 2,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.92x = 12,253.86 × 2,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.92x = 32,120,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,798.14/8,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.56

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