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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.88, 12,259.35 and 2,249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.88, 12,259.35 and 2,249.85 is: 3,374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.88 : 12,259.35 = 2,249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.88/12,259.35 = 2,249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.88x = 12,259.35 × 2,249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.88x = 27,581,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581,626.05/8,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.77

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