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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.09, 12,251.29 and 2,625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.09, 12,251.29 and 2,625.41 is: 3,937.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.09 : 12,251.29 = 2,625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.09/12,251.29 = 2,625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.09x = 12,251.29 × 2,625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.09x = 32,164,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164,659.28/8,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.84

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