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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.40, 12,258.52 and 2,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.40, 12,258.52 and 2,626.32 is: 3,939.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.40 : 12,258.52 = 2,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.40/12,258.52 = 2,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.40x = 12,258.52 × 2,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.40x = 32,194,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,796.25/8,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.45

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