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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.52, 12,255.60 and 2,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.52, 12,255.60 and 2,623.64 is: 3,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.52 : 12,255.60 = 2,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.52/12,255.60 = 2,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.52x = 12,255.60 × 2,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.52x = 32,154,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,282.38/8,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.40

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