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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.64, 12,161.60 and 2,636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.64, 12,161.60 and 2,636.64 is: 3,954.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.64 : 12,161.60 = 2,636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.64/12,161.60 = 2,636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.64x = 12,161.60 × 2,636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.64x = 32,065,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065,761.02/8,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.52

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