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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.98, 12,258.30 and 2,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.98, 12,258.30 and 2,625.60 is: 3,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.98 : 12,258.30 = 2,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.98/12,258.30 = 2,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.98x = 12,258.30 × 2,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.98x = 32,185,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185,419.98/8,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.03

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