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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.30, 12,264.06 and 2,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.30, 12,264.06 and 2,626.80 is: 3,940.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.30 : 12,264.06 = 2,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.30/12,264.06 = 2,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.30x = 12,264.06 × 2,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.30x = 32,215,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215,232.81/8,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.56

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