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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.14, 12,266.18 and 2,630.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.14, 12,266.18 and 2,630.00 is: 3,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.14 : 12,266.18 = 2,630.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.14/12,266.18 = 2,630.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.14x = 12,266.18 × 2,630.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.14x = 32,259,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,978.92/8,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.63

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