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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.71, 12,254.66 and 2,621.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.71, 12,254.66 and 2,621.63 is: 3,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.71 : 12,254.66 = 2,621.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.71/12,254.66 = 2,621.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.71x = 12,254.66 × 2,621.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.71x = 32,127,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,127,175.53/8,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.96

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