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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.16, 12,258.68 and 2,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.16, 12,258.68 and 2,625.08 is: 3,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.16 : 12,258.68 = 2,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.16/12,258.68 = 2,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.16x = 12,258.68 × 2,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.16x = 32,179,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179,941.28/8,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.75

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