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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.19, 12,263.13 and 2,628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.19, 12,263.13 and 2,628.83 is: 3,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.19 : 12,263.13 = 2,628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.19/12,263.13 = 2,628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.19x = 12,263.13 × 2,628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.19x = 32,237,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237,612.86/8,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.87

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