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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.19, 12,264.30 and 2,629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.19, 12,264.30 and 2,629.98 is: 3,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.19 : 12,264.30 = 2,629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.19/12,264.30 = 2,629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.19x = 12,264.30 × 2,629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.19x = 32,254,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254,863.71/8,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.98

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