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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.43, 12,259.22 and 2,627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.43, 12,259.22 and 2,627.55 is: 3,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.43 : 12,259.22 = 2,627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.43/12,259.22 = 2,627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.43x = 12,259.22 × 2,627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.43x = 32,211,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211,700.37/8,174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.54

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