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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.59, 12,257.74 and 2,626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.59, 12,257.74 and 2,626.42 is: 3,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.59 : 12,257.74 = 2,626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.59/12,257.74 = 2,626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.59x = 12,257.74 × 2,626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.59x = 32,193,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,936.28/8,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.26

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