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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.72, 12,156.64 and 2,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.72, 12,156.64 and 2,634.56 is: 3,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.72 : 12,156.64 = 2,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.72/12,156.64 = 2,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.72x = 12,156.64 × 2,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.72x = 32,027,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,397.48/8,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.67

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