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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.50, 12,265.98 and 2,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.50, 12,265.98 and 2,631.16 is: 3,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.50 : 12,265.98 = 2,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.50/12,265.98 = 2,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.50x = 12,265.98 × 2,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.50x = 32,273,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273,755.94/8,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.65

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