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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.41, 12,260.44 and 2,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.41, 12,260.44 and 2,627.02 is: 3,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.41 : 12,260.44 = 2,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.41/12,260.44 = 2,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.41x = 12,260.44 × 2,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.41x = 32,208,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,407.95/8,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.15

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