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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.92, 12,250.86 and 2,622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.92, 12,250.86 and 2,622.04 is: 3,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.92 : 12,250.86 = 2,622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.92/12,250.86 = 2,622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.92x = 12,250.86 × 2,622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.92x = 32,122,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122,244.95/8,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.25

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