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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.09, 12,260.08 and 2,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.09, 12,260.08 and 2,626.01 is: 3,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.09 : 12,260.08 = 2,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.09/12,260.08 = 2,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.09x = 12,260.08 × 2,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.09x = 32,195,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195,065.87/8,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.15

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