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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.84, 12,256.35 and 2,622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.84, 12,256.35 and 2,622.76 is: 3,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.84 : 12,256.35 = 2,622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.84/12,256.35 = 2,622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.84x = 12,256.35 × 2,622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.84x = 32,145,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145,433.89/8,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.65

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