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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.03, 12,265.98 and 2,629.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.03, 12,265.98 and 2,629.95 is: 3,945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.03 : 12,265.98 = 2,629.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.03/12,265.98 = 2,629.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.03x = 12,265.98 × 2,629.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.03x = 32,258,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,914.10/8,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.07

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