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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.09, 12,262.94 and 2,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.09, 12,262.94 and 2,627.70 is: 3,941.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.09 : 12,262.94 = 2,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.09/12,262.94 = 2,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.09x = 12,262.94 × 2,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.09x = 32,223,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223,314.30/8,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.65

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