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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.87, 12,266.71 and 2,631.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.87, 12,266.71 and 2,631.22 is: 3,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.87 : 12,266.71 = 2,631.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.87/12,266.71 = 2,631.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.87x = 12,266.71 × 2,631.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.87x = 32,276,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,276,412.69/8,177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.80

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