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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.22, 12,254.96 and 2,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.22, 12,254.96 and 2,621.26 is: 3,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.22 : 12,254.96 = 2,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.22/12,254.96 = 2,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.22x = 12,254.96 × 2,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.22x = 32,123,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,436.45/8,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.25

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