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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.15, 12,252.29 and 2,621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.15, 12,252.29 and 2,621.51 is: 3,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.15 : 12,252.29 = 2,621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.15/12,252.29 = 2,621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.15x = 12,252.29 × 2,621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.15x = 32,119,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,426.39/8,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.28

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