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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.84, 12,252.10 and 2,621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.84, 12,252.10 and 2,621.46 is: 3,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.84 : 12,252.10 = 2,621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.84/12,252.10 = 2,621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.84x = 12,252.10 × 2,621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.84x = 32,118,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,118,429.46/8,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.82

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