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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.73, 12,252.53 and 2,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.73, 12,252.53 and 2,623.66 is: 3,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.73 : 12,252.53 = 2,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.73/12,252.53 = 2,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.73x = 12,252.53 × 2,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.73x = 32,146,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146,448.79/8,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.83

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