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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.34, 12,266.76 and 2,629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.34, 12,266.76 and 2,629.32 is: 3,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.34 : 12,266.76 = 2,629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.34/12,266.76 = 2,629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.34x = 12,266.76 × 2,629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.34x = 32,253,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253,176.07/8,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.21

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