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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.46, 12,265.02 and 2,630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.46, 12,265.02 and 2,630.10 is: 3,944.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.46 : 12,265.02 = 2,630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.46/12,265.02 = 2,630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.46x = 12,265.02 × 2,630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.46x = 32,258,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,229.10/8,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.77

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