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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.28, 12,259.05 and 2,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.28, 12,259.05 and 2,627.13 is: 3,939.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.28 : 12,259.05 = 2,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.28/12,259.05 = 2,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.28x = 12,259.05 × 2,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.28x = 32,206,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206,154.15/8,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.46

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