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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.06, 12,262.91 and 2,628.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.06, 12,262.91 and 2,628.45 is: 3,942.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.06 : 12,262.91 = 2,628.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.06/12,262.91 = 2,628.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.06x = 12,262.91 × 2,628.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.06x = 32,232,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,432.65/8,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.78

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