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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.03, 12,262.98 and 2,627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.03, 12,262.98 and 2,627.95 is: 3,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.03 : 12,262.98 = 2,627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.03/12,262.98 = 2,627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.03x = 12,262.98 × 2,627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.03x = 32,226,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,226,498.29/8,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.06

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