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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.03, 12,261.48 and 2,626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.03, 12,261.48 and 2,626.95 is: 3,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.03 : 12,261.48 = 2,626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.03/12,261.48 = 2,626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.03x = 12,261.48 × 2,626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.03x = 32,210,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,210,294.89/8,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.57

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