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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.64, 12,163.10 and 2,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.64, 12,163.10 and 2,637.64 is: 3,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.64 : 12,163.10 = 2,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.64/12,163.10 = 2,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.64x = 12,163.10 × 2,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.64x = 32,081,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,879.08/8,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.02

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