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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.10, 12,257.63 and 2,627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.10, 12,257.63 and 2,627.03 is: 3,939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.10 : 12,257.63 = 2,627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.10/12,257.63 = 2,627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.10x = 12,257.63 × 2,627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.10x = 32,201,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201,189.10/8,173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.90

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