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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.66, 12,263.18 and 2,629.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.66, 12,263.18 and 2,629.38 is: 3,943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.66 : 12,263.18 = 2,629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.66/12,263.18 = 2,629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.66x = 12,263.18 × 2,629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.66x = 32,244,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,560.23/8,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.97

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