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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.16, 12,262.20 and 2,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.16, 12,262.20 and 2,625.60 is: 3,938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.16 : 12,262.20 = 2,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.16/12,262.20 = 2,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.16x = 12,262.20 × 2,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.16x = 32,195,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195,632.32/8,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.71

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