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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.96, 12,265.77 and 2,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.96, 12,265.77 and 2,630.60 is: 3,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.96 : 12,265.77 = 2,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.96/12,265.77 = 2,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.96x = 12,265.77 × 2,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.96x = 32,266,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266,334.56/8,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.52

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