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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.67, 12,260.93 and 2,626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.67, 12,260.93 and 2,626.58 is: 3,940.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.67 : 12,260.93 = 2,626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.67/12,260.93 = 2,626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.67x = 12,260.93 × 2,626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.67x = 32,204,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,239.08/8,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.00

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